Bahamian vs African Community Comparison
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Bahamian
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Bahamians
Africans
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SOCIAL INDEX
6.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
334th/ 347
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3.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
341st/ 347
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African Integration in Bahamian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 110,356,541 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of Africans within Bahamian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.062. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Bahamians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.059% in Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Bahamians corresponds to an increase of 59.1 Africans.
Bahamian vs African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Bahamian and African communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (20.2% compared to 22.9%, a difference of 13.3%), median male earnings ($44,756 compared to $47,994, a difference of 7.2%), and median family income ($82,631 compared to $87,820, a difference of 6.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($45,743 compared to $46,838, a difference of 2.4%), per capita income ($36,427 compared to $37,785, a difference of 3.7%), and median female earnings ($35,125 compared to $36,530, a difference of 4.0%).
Income Metric | Bahamian | African |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $36,427 | Tragic $37,785 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $82,631 | Tragic $87,820 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $69,726 | Tragic $72,650 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $39,735 | Tragic $41,955 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $44,756 | Tragic $47,994 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,125 | Tragic $36,530 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $45,743 | Tragic $46,838 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $75,395 | Tragic $78,986 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $81,369 | Tragic $84,925 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $51,000 | Tragic $53,711 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 20.2% | Exceptional 22.9% |
Bahamian vs African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Bahamian and African communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.5% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 14.0%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.2% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 13.1%), and receiving food stamps (17.0% compared to 15.1%, a difference of 12.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family poverty (11.7% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 0.54%), child poverty under the age of 5 (23.0% compared to 22.8%, a difference of 0.69%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (21.6% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 0.79%).
Poverty Metric | Bahamian | African |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 15.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.7% | Tragic 11.8% |
Males | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 14.2% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 16.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.8% | Tragic 22.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.1% | Tragic 17.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 23.0% | Tragic 22.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.5% | Tragic 21.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.6% | Tragic 21.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.5% | Tragic 21.9% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 14.7% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.7% | Tragic 24.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Tragic 18.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.3% | Tragic 33.3% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 6.0% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 12.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 13.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 17.0% | Tragic 15.1% |
Bahamian vs African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Bahamian and African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (7.8% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 15.9%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.2% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 8.4%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.4% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 8.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among youth under 25 years (13.1% compared to 13.2%, 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 (11.6% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 0.28%).
Unemployment Metric | Bahamian | African |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.1% |
Males | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.3% |
Females | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.1% | Tragic 13.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 19.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.6% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 7.8% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.7% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 6.5% |
Bahamian vs African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Bahamian and African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (34.6% compared to 38.0%, a difference of 9.8%), in labor force | age 20-24 (73.3% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 2.3%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.7% compared to 82.9%, a difference of 2.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.7% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 0.55%), in labor force | age 20-64 (78.4% compared to 77.9%, a difference of 0.60%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.2% compared to 64.6%, a difference of 0.64%).
Labor Participation Metric | Bahamian | African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.2% | Tragic 64.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.4% | Tragic 77.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.6% | Exceptional 38.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.3% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.7% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.9% | Tragic 83.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.7% | Tragic 82.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.2% | Tragic 80.5% |
Bahamian vs African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Bahamian and African communities in the United States are seen in divorced or separated (14.2% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 7.5%), births to unmarried women (40.8% compared to 39.7%, a difference of 2.7%), and family households with children (26.5% compared to 27.2%, a difference of 2.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.28 compared to 3.25, a difference of 0.73%), single mother households (8.3% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 0.94%), and married-couple households (40.5% compared to 40.9%, a difference of 1.1%).
Family Structure Metric | Bahamian | African |
Family Households | Tragic 63.3% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.5% | Poor 27.2% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.5% | Tragic 40.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.28 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.3% | Tragic 8.2% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.2% | Tragic 41.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 13.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 40.8% | Tragic 39.7% |
Bahamian vs African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Bahamian and African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.9% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 24.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.1% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 15.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.9% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 7.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 2 or more vehicles in household (51.5% compared to 51.8%, a difference of 0.57%), 1 or more vehicles in household (90.2% compared to 87.8%, a difference of 2.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.9% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 7.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Bahamian | African |
No Vehicles Available | Excellent 9.9% | Tragic 12.3% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 90.2% | Tragic 87.8% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.5% | Tragic 51.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 18.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.8% |
Bahamian vs African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Bahamian and African communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 7.2%), master's degree (12.4% compared to 12.9%, 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 (94.4% compared to 94.5%, a difference of 0.050%).
Education Level Metric | Bahamian | African |
No Schooling Completed | Poor 2.2% | Fair 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.8% | Poor 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.8% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Poor 97.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Poor 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Poor 97.2% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Poor 96.9% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.7% | Poor 95.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Poor 95.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Tragic 94.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.9% | Tragic 89.6% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.5% | Tragic 87.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.6% | Tragic 83.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.3% | Tragic 61.1% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.5% | Tragic 55.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.5% | Tragic 41.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.5% | Tragic 32.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 12.9% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.6% |
Bahamian vs African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Bahamian and African communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (11.8% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 15.6%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.6% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 12.5%), and female disability (12.4% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 8.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.0% compared to 48.9%, a difference of 1.8%), disability age 5 to 17 (6.3% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 2.7%), and vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 4.0%).
Disability Metric | Bahamian | African |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 13.0% |
Males | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Poor 12.4% | Tragic 13.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.3% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.8% | Tragic 13.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.4% | Tragic 26.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.0% | Tragic 48.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 18.6% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 7.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.7% |