Bahamian vs Sierra Leonean Community Comparison
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Sierra Leonean Integration in Bahamian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 52,074,253 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of Sierra Leoneans within Bahamian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.057. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Bahamians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.027% in Sierra Leoneans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Bahamians corresponds to an increase of 26.8 Sierra Leoneans.
Bahamian vs Sierra Leonean Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($51,000 compared to $65,038, a difference of 27.5%), median household income ($69,726 compared to $88,463, a difference of 26.9%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($81,369 compared to $102,427, a difference of 25.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (20.2% compared to 21.4%, a difference of 5.9%), per capita income ($36,427 compared to $43,405, a difference of 19.2%), and median male earnings ($44,756 compared to $54,279, a difference of 21.3%).
Income Metric | Bahamian | Sierra Leonean |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $36,427 | Average $43,405 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $82,631 | Good $103,859 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $69,726 | Excellent $88,463 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $39,735 | Exceptional $48,286 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $44,756 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,125 | Exceptional $42,868 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $45,743 | Exceptional $57,272 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $75,395 | Fair $93,435 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $81,369 | Good $102,427 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $51,000 | Exceptional $65,038 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 20.2% | Exceptional 21.4% |
Bahamian vs Sierra Leonean Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (17.0% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 39.1%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.5% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 36.2%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.2% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 35.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (18.0% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 4.6%), single mother poverty (31.3% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 14.2%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.8% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 14.4%).
Poverty Metric | Bahamian | Sierra Leonean |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Fair 12.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.7% | Poor 9.5% |
Males | Tragic 14.1% | Fair 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Fair 13.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.8% | Exceptional 19.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.1% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 23.0% | Fair 17.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.5% | Tragic 17.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.6% | Tragic 17.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.5% | Tragic 17.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.6% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.7% | Exceptional 19.7% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Tragic 17.2% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.3% | Exceptional 27.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.6% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.2% | Excellent 10.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.5% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 17.0% | Fair 12.2% |
Bahamian vs Sierra Leonean Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (7.8% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 16.7%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.8% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 14.5%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.6% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 14.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (19.8% compared to 19.7%, a difference of 0.30%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (11.6% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 0.43%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.7% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 0.44%).
Unemployment Metric | Bahamian | Sierra Leonean |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.2% |
Females | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.1% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 19.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.6% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.4% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 7.8% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.7% | Average 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Bahamian vs Sierra Leonean Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (34.6% compared to 37.6%, a difference of 8.5%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.2% compared to 68.9%, a difference of 7.3%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (73.3% compared to 76.3%, a difference of 4.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.7% compared to 86.4%, a difference of 2.0%), in labor force | age 30-34 (83.9% compared to 86.0%, a difference of 2.4%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.7% compared to 85.8%, a difference of 2.5%).
Labor Participation Metric | Bahamian | Sierra Leonean |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.2% | Exceptional 68.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.4% | Exceptional 81.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.6% | Excellent 37.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.3% | Exceptional 76.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.7% | Exceptional 85.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.9% | Exceptional 86.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.7% | Exceptional 86.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.2% | Exceptional 84.5% |
Bahamian vs Sierra Leonean Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in divorced or separated (14.2% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 17.4%), births to unmarried women (40.8% compared to 34.9%, a difference of 17.0%), and family households with children (26.5% compared to 28.9%, a difference of 9.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.28 compared to 3.30, a difference of 0.56%), family households (63.3% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 0.82%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 1.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Bahamian | Sierra Leonean |
Family Households | Tragic 63.3% | Poor 63.9% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.5% | Exceptional 28.9% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.5% | Tragic 42.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.28 | Exceptional 3.30 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.3% | Tragic 7.7% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.2% | Tragic 43.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 14.2% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 40.8% | Tragic 34.9% |
Bahamian vs Sierra Leonean Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.1% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 15.9%), no vehicles in household (9.9% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 11.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.9% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 8.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.2% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 1.3%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.5% compared to 52.9%, a difference of 2.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.9% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 8.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Bahamian | Sierra Leonean |
No Vehicles Available | Excellent 9.9% | Poor 11.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 90.2% | Poor 89.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.5% | Tragic 52.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 18.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.9% |
Bahamian vs Sierra Leonean Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (12.4% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 35.4%), doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 33.7%), and bachelor's degree (32.5% compared to 40.1%, a difference of 23.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 3rd grade (97.5% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.0%), 5th grade (97.0% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.010%), and 2nd grade (97.7% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.040%).
Education Level Metric | Bahamian | Sierra Leonean |
No Schooling Completed | Poor 2.2% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.7% | Fair 96.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Average 94.8% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Average 93.7% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Average 92.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.9% | Average 91.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.5% | Average 89.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.6% | Good 86.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.3% | Good 66.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.5% | Good 60.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.5% | Excellent 47.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.5% | Exceptional 40.1% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.4% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Good 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Excellent 2.0% |
Bahamian vs Sierra Leonean Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in ambulatory disability (6.6% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 16.0%), vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 15.7%), and hearing disability (2.9% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 14.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 0.22%), disability age over 75 (48.0% compared to 47.4%, a difference of 1.2%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.6% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 3.1%).
Disability Metric | Bahamian | Sierra Leonean |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Males | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Females | Poor 12.4% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.3% | Average 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.8% | Excellent 10.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.4% | Good 23.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.0% | Average 47.4% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.6% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Exceptional 2.4% |