Black/African American vs West Indian Community Comparison
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West Indian Integration in Black/African American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 253,178,015 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of West Indians within Black/African American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.420. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Blacks/African Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.005% in West Indians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Blacks/African Americans corresponds to an increase of 4.9 West Indians.
Black/African American vs West Indian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Black/African American and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($73,370 compared to $87,205, a difference of 18.9%), householder income under 25 years ($44,381 compared to $51,583, a difference of 16.2%), and median household income ($67,573 compared to $78,455, a difference of 16.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income over 65 years ($50,779 compared to $54,936, a difference of 8.2%), wage/income gap (21.7% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 11.0%), and median male earnings ($45,523 compared to $50,682, a difference of 11.3%).
Income Metric | Black/African American | West Indian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $35,564 | Tragic $41,217 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $81,912 | Tragic $92,765 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $67,573 | Tragic $78,455 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $40,085 | Poor $45,132 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $45,523 | Tragic $50,682 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,315 | Good $40,317 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $44,381 | Poor $51,583 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $73,370 | Tragic $87,205 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $78,556 | Tragic $89,906 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $50,779 | Tragic $54,936 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.7% | Exceptional 19.6% |
Black/African American vs West Indian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Black/African American and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 25-34 year olds (18.9% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 24.6%), child poverty under the age of 5 (25.7% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 24.4%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (24.4% compared to 20.1%, a difference of 21.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (6.5% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 1.5%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.7% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 2.9%), and receiving food stamps (17.2% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 5.6%).
Poverty Metric | Black/African American | West Indian |
Poverty | Tragic 17.3% | Tragic 15.0% |
Families | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 15.8% | Tragic 13.8% |
Females | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 16.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 24.3% | Tragic 21.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 18.9% | Tragic 15.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 25.7% | Tragic 20.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 24.4% | Tragic 20.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 24.5% | Tragic 20.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 24.7% | Tragic 20.3% |
Single Males | Tragic 16.2% | Tragic 13.8% |
Single Females | Tragic 26.4% | Tragic 22.3% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.4% | Tragic 18.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 35.2% | Tragic 30.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 14.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 15.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 17.2% | Tragic 16.3% |
Black/African American vs West Indian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Black/African American and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (10.3% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 22.5%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (11.4% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 19.5%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (7.3% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 15.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (12.7% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 0.21%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.5% compared to 14.6%, a difference of 0.76%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.86%).
Unemployment Metric | Black/African American | West Indian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 6.4% |
Males | Tragic 6.9% | Tragic 6.7% |
Females | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.1% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.5% | Tragic 14.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.4% | Tragic 22.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 12.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.6% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.4% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 10.3% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 11.4% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 6.3% |
Black/African American vs West Indian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Black/African American and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.5% compared to 31.3%, a difference of 16.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (73.9% compared to 71.3%, a difference of 3.6%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (79.3% compared to 81.4%, a difference of 2.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (82.6% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 1.1%), in labor force | age 30-34 (82.8% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 1.6%), and in labor force | age > 16 (63.4% compared to 64.5%, a difference of 1.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | Black/African American | West Indian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 63.4% | Tragic 64.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 76.8% | Tragic 78.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Average 36.5% | Tragic 31.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.9% | Tragic 71.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.6% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.8% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.2% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 79.3% | Tragic 81.4% |
Black/African American vs West Indian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Black/African American and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (44.3% compared to 37.3%, a difference of 18.8%), single mother households (9.0% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 14.6%), and divorced or separated (13.6% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 10.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.27 compared to 3.29, a difference of 0.50%), family households with children (26.5% compared to 26.3%, a difference of 0.63%), and family households (61.5% compared to 63.1%, a difference of 2.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Black/African American | West Indian |
Family Households | Tragic 61.5% | Tragic 63.1% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.5% | Tragic 26.3% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.5% | Tragic 40.3% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 9.0% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.6% | Tragic 41.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 44.3% | Tragic 37.3% |
Black/African American vs West Indian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.9% compared to 23.7%, a difference of 100.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.5% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 30.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 26.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.2% compared to 76.4%, a difference of 15.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (50.9% compared to 41.3%, a difference of 23.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 26.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Black/African American | West Indian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 23.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.2% | Tragic 76.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 50.9% | Tragic 41.3% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.3% | Tragic 13.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 4.2% |
Black/African American vs West Indian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Black/African American and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (12.1% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 19.8%), professional degree (3.4% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 19.0%), and no schooling completed (2.1% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 17.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 12th grade, no diploma (89.3% compared to 89.3%, a difference of 0.10%), high school diploma (87.0% compared to 86.9%, a difference of 0.12%), and ged/equivalency (82.8% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 0.35%).
Education Level Metric | Black/African American | West Indian |
No Schooling Completed | Average 2.1% | Tragic 2.5% |
Nursery School | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.5% |
1st Grade | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.5% |
2nd Grade | Fair 97.8% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Fair 97.7% | Tragic 97.3% |
4th Grade | Fair 97.4% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Fair 97.3% | Tragic 96.8% |
6th Grade | Fair 97.0% | Tragic 96.3% |
7th Grade | Average 96.0% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Tragic 94.8% |
9th Grade | Fair 94.6% | Tragic 93.7% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 92.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 91.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Tragic 86.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.8% | Tragic 83.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.4% | Tragic 61.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 53.3% | Tragic 56.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.1% | Tragic 43.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 30.9% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.1% | Fair 14.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.6% |
Black/African American vs West Indian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.4% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 28.0%), disability age 35 to 64 (14.7% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 22.5%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.7% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 21.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (49.5% compared to 48.6%, a difference of 1.8%), cognitive disability (19.0% compared to 18.1%, a difference of 5.2%), and self-care disability (2.9% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 5.9%).
Disability Metric | Black/African American | West Indian |
Disability | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Poor 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 12.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.8% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 12.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.3% | Tragic 24.5% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.5% | Tragic 48.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Exceptional 2.6% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.0% | Tragic 18.1% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 6.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.8% |