Bahamian vs Black/African American Community Comparison
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Bahamian
Black/African American
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Bahamians
Blacks/African Americans
919
SOCIAL INDEX
6.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
334th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
688
SOCIAL INDEX
4.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
338th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Black/African American Integration in Bahamian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 112,696,158 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of Blacks/African Americans within Bahamian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.051. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Bahamians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.473% in Blacks/African Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Bahamians corresponds to an increase of 472.6 Blacks/African Americans.
Bahamian vs Black/African American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (20.2% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 7.3%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($81,369 compared to $78,556, a difference of 3.6%), and median household income ($69,726 compared to $67,573, a difference of 3.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income over 65 years ($51,000 compared to $50,779, a difference of 0.44%), median female earnings ($35,125 compared to $35,315, a difference of 0.54%), and median family income ($82,631 compared to $81,912, a difference of 0.88%).
Income Metric | Bahamian | Black/African American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $36,427 | Tragic $35,564 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $82,631 | Tragic $81,912 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $69,726 | Tragic $67,573 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $39,735 | Tragic $40,085 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $44,756 | Tragic $45,523 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,125 | Tragic $35,315 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $45,743 | Tragic $44,381 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $75,395 | Tragic $73,370 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $81,369 | Tragic $78,556 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $51,000 | Tragic $50,779 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 20.2% | Exceptional 21.7% |
Bahamian vs Black/African American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 25-34 year olds (16.1% compared to 18.9%, a difference of 17.5%), single female poverty (22.7% compared to 26.4%, a difference of 16.2%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (21.5% compared to 24.7%, a difference of 14.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (17.0% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 0.98%), married-couple family poverty (6.6% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 2.2%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.2% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 3.9%).
Poverty Metric | Bahamian | Black/African American |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 17.3% |
Families | Tragic 11.7% | Tragic 13.3% |
Males | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 18.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.8% | Tragic 24.3% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.1% | Tragic 18.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 23.0% | Tragic 25.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.5% | Tragic 24.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.6% | Tragic 24.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.5% | Tragic 24.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 16.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.7% | Tragic 26.4% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Tragic 20.4% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.3% | Tragic 35.2% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 6.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 13.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 14.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 17.0% | Tragic 17.2% |
Bahamian vs Black/African American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (7.8% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 19.4%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.2% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 18.4%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.7% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 17.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.4% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 1.4%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.7% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 1.9%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.3% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 3.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Bahamian | Black/African American |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.6% |
Males | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.9% |
Females | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 6.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.1% | Tragic 14.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 21.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.6% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 8.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 7.8% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.7% | Tragic 10.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 11.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 7.3% |
Bahamian vs Black/African American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (34.6% compared to 36.5%, a difference of 5.4%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.2% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 3.5%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.7% compared to 82.2%, a difference of 3.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (73.3% compared to 73.9%, a difference of 0.81%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.2% compared to 63.4%, a difference of 1.2%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.7% compared to 82.6%, a difference of 1.3%).
Labor Participation Metric | Bahamian | Black/African American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.2% | Tragic 63.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.4% | Tragic 76.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.6% | Average 36.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.3% | Tragic 73.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.7% | Tragic 82.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.9% | Tragic 82.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.7% | Tragic 82.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.2% | Tragic 79.3% |
Bahamian vs Black/African American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.3% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 8.9%), births to unmarried women (40.8% compared to 44.3%, a difference of 8.7%), and married-couple households (40.5% compared to 38.5%, a difference of 5.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (26.5% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 0.060%), average family size (3.28 compared to 3.27, a difference of 0.11%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 2.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Bahamian | Black/African American |
Family Households | Tragic 63.3% | Tragic 61.5% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.5% | Tragic 26.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.5% | Tragic 38.5% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.28 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.3% | Tragic 9.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.2% | Tragic 39.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 13.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 40.8% | Tragic 44.3% |
Bahamian vs Black/African American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.9% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 19.9%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.1% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 8.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.9% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 2.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 2 or more vehicles in household (51.5% compared to 50.9%, a difference of 1.3%), 1 or more vehicles in household (90.2% compared to 88.2%, a difference of 2.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.9% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 2.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Bahamian | Black/African American |
No Vehicles Available | Excellent 9.9% | Tragic 11.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 90.2% | Tragic 88.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.5% | Tragic 50.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 17.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Bahamian vs Black/African American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (3.7% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 8.2%), associate's degree (41.5% compared to 39.1%, a difference of 5.9%), and no schooling completed (2.2% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 5.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (93.1% compared to 93.2%, a difference of 0.050%), nursery school (97.8% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.12%), and 1st grade (97.7% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.13%).
Education Level Metric | Bahamian | Black/African American |
No Schooling Completed | Poor 2.2% | Average 2.1% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.8% | Fair 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.8% | Fair 97.9% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Fair 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Fair 97.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Fair 97.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Fair 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Fair 97.3% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Fair 97.0% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.7% | Average 96.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Fair 94.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.9% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.5% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.6% | Tragic 82.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.3% | Tragic 59.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.5% | Tragic 53.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.5% | Tragic 39.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.5% | Tragic 30.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 12.1% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.4% |
Bahamian vs Black/African American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (11.8% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 25.2%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.6% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 16.7%), and vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 14.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.0% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 3.1%), cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 6.3%), and hearing disability (2.9% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 6.6%).
Disability Metric | Bahamian | Black/African American |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 13.7% |
Males | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Poor 12.4% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.3% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 6.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.8% | Tragic 14.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.4% | Tragic 27.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.0% | Tragic 49.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.8% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 19.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 7.5% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.9% |