African vs Bahamian Community Comparison
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Bahamian Integration in African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 110,358,491 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Bahamians within African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.161. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.014% in Bahamians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Africans corresponds to an increase of 14.1 Bahamians.
African vs Bahamian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between African and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (22.9% compared to 20.2%, a difference of 13.3%), median male earnings ($47,994 compared to $44,756, a difference of 7.2%), and median family income ($87,820 compared to $82,631, a difference of 6.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($46,838 compared to $45,743, a difference of 2.4%), per capita income ($37,785 compared to $36,427, a difference of 3.7%), and median female earnings ($36,530 compared to $35,125, a difference of 4.0%).
Income Metric | African | Bahamian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,785 | Tragic $36,427 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,820 | Tragic $82,631 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $72,650 | Tragic $69,726 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,955 | Tragic $39,735 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $47,994 | Tragic $44,756 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,530 | Tragic $35,125 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $46,838 | Tragic $45,743 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $78,986 | Tragic $75,395 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $84,925 | Tragic $81,369 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $53,711 | Tragic $51,000 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.9% | Exceptional 20.2% |
African vs Bahamian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between African and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.6% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 14.0%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.6% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 13.1%), and receiving food stamps (15.1% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 12.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family poverty (11.8% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 0.54%), child poverty under the age of 5 (22.8% compared to 23.0%, a difference of 0.69%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (21.7% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 0.79%).
Poverty Metric | African | Bahamian |
Poverty | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 15.4% |
Families | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 11.7% |
Males | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 14.1% |
Females | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 16.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.8% | Tragic 21.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 17.0% | Tragic 16.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 22.8% | Tragic 23.0% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 21.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 21.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.9% | Tragic 21.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 14.6% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.8% | Tragic 22.7% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 18.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.3% | Tragic 31.3% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 6.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 14.2% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 15.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 17.0% |
African vs Bahamian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between African and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 15.9%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.6% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 8.4%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.0% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 8.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among youth under 25 years (13.2% compared to 13.1%, a difference of 0.26%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 0.26%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (11.5% compared to 11.6%, a difference of 0.28%).
Unemployment Metric | African | Bahamian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.9% |
Males | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 5.9% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.0% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.1% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.5% | Tragic 19.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 11.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.6% | Tragic 7.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 5.5% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Poor 5.2% | Tragic 5.3% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 8.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.3% |
African vs Bahamian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between African and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (38.0% compared to 34.6%, a difference of 9.8%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 73.3%, a difference of 2.3%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.9% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 2.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.2% compared to 83.7%, a difference of 0.55%), in labor force | age 20-64 (77.9% compared to 78.4%, a difference of 0.60%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.6% compared to 64.2%, a difference of 0.64%).
Labor Participation Metric | African | Bahamian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.6% | Tragic 64.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.9% | Tragic 78.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 38.0% | Tragic 34.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Tragic 73.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.2% | Tragic 83.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.4% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.9% | Exceptional 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.5% | Tragic 82.2% |
African vs Bahamian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between African and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in divorced or separated (13.2% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 7.5%), births to unmarried women (39.7% compared to 40.8%, a difference of 2.7%), and family households with children (27.2% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 2.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.25 compared to 3.28, a difference of 0.73%), single mother households (8.2% compared to 8.3%, a difference of 0.94%), and married-couple households (40.9% compared to 40.5%, a difference of 1.1%).
Family Structure Metric | African | Bahamian |
Family Households | Tragic 62.1% | Tragic 63.3% |
Family Households with Children | Poor 27.2% | Tragic 26.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Tragic 40.5% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Exceptional 3.28 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 8.3% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.8% | Tragic 41.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 14.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 39.7% | Tragic 40.8% |
African vs Bahamian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between African and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (12.3% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 24.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.8% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 15.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.2% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 7.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 2 or more vehicles in household (51.8% compared to 51.5%, a difference of 0.57%), 1 or more vehicles in household (87.8% compared to 90.2%, a difference of 2.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.2% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 7.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | African | Bahamian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.3% | Excellent 9.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 87.8% | Excellent 90.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.8% | Tragic 51.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.2% | Tragic 16.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.1% |
African vs Bahamian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between African and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.6% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 7.2%), master's degree (12.9% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 4.0%), and no schooling completed (2.2% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of high school diploma (87.5% compared to 87.5%, a difference of 0.0%), 10th grade (93.1% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 0.010%), and 9th grade (94.5% compared to 94.4%, a difference of 0.050%).
Education Level Metric | African | Bahamian |
No Schooling Completed | Fair 2.2% | Poor 2.2% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.9% | Tragic 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.8% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Tragic 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Poor 97.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Poor 97.4% | Tragic 97.2% |
5th Grade | Poor 97.2% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.9% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.8% | Poor 95.7% |
8th Grade | Poor 95.4% | Tragic 95.3% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Tragic 91.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.6% | Tragic 89.9% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.5% | Tragic 87.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.4% | Tragic 83.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.1% | Tragic 60.3% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.0% | Tragic 54.5% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.1% | Tragic 41.5% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.9% | Tragic 32.5% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 12.4% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Tragic 1.5% |
African vs Bahamian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between African and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (13.6% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 15.6%), disability age 18 to 34 (7.4% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 12.5%), and female disability (13.4% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 8.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.9% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 1.8%), disability age 5 to 17 (6.5% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 2.7%), and vision disability (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 4.0%).
Disability Metric | African | Bahamian |
Disability | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 11.9% |
Females | Tragic 13.4% | Poor 12.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.6% | Poor 11.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 26.2% | Tragic 24.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.9% | Tragic 48.0% |
Vision | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 6.6% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.6% |