British West Indian vs Black/African American Community Comparison
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British West Indian
Black/African American
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
British West Indians
Blacks/African Americans
938
SOCIAL INDEX
6.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
333rd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
688
SOCIAL INDEX
4.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
338th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Black/African American Integration in British West Indian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 152,698,121 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Blacks/African Americans within British West Indian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.130. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in British West Indians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 1.947% in Blacks/African Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 British West Indians corresponds to an increase of 1,947.0 Blacks/African Americans.
British West Indian vs Black/African American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between British West Indian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (18.0% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 20.6%), householder income under 25 years ($51,844 compared to $44,381, a difference of 16.8%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($85,565 compared to $73,370, a difference of 16.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income over 65 years ($51,463 compared to $50,779, a difference of 1.3%), median family income ($88,987 compared to $81,912, a difference of 8.6%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($85,571 compared to $78,556, a difference of 8.9%).
Income Metric | British West Indian | Black/African American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,330 | Tragic $35,564 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $88,987 | Tragic $81,912 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,647 | Tragic $67,573 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,552 | Tragic $40,085 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,636 | Tragic $45,523 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,299 | Tragic $35,315 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Fair $51,844 | Tragic $44,381 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $85,565 | Tragic $73,370 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $85,571 | Tragic $78,556 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $51,463 | Tragic $50,779 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 18.0% | Exceptional 21.7% |
British West Indian vs Black/African American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between British West Indian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 25-34 year olds (15.6% compared to 18.9%, a difference of 21.2%), single male poverty (13.4% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 21.1%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (21.4% compared to 25.7%, a difference of 19.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (17.9% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 4.2%), family poverty (12.4% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 7.5%), and male poverty (14.6% compared to 15.8%, a difference of 8.3%).
Poverty Metric | British West Indian | Black/African American |
Poverty | Tragic 15.9% | Tragic 17.3% |
Families | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 13.3% |
Males | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females | Tragic 17.0% | Tragic 18.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.2% | Tragic 24.3% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 18.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.4% | Tragic 25.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.3% | Tragic 24.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.6% | Tragic 24.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.3% | Tragic 24.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 16.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.8% | Tragic 26.4% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.7% | Tragic 20.4% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.5% | Tragic 35.2% |
Married Couples | Tragic 7.1% | Tragic 6.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 13.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 17.4% | Tragic 14.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 17.2% |
British West Indian vs Black/African American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between British West Indian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.3% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 23.5%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (7.8% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 20.7%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.7% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 17.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female unemployment (6.4% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 0.74%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 1.1%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (8.4% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 1.4%).
Unemployment Metric | British West Indian | Black/African American |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.8% | Tragic 6.6% |
Males | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 6.9% |
Females | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 14.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 24.0% | Tragic 21.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.4% | Tragic 8.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 7.8% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.3% | Tragic 10.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.7% | Tragic 11.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 7.3% |
British West Indian vs Black/African American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between British West Indian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (29.1% compared to 36.5%, a difference of 25.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (70.0% compared to 73.9%, a difference of 5.6%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (81.2% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.2% compared to 82.6%, a difference of 0.71%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.0% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 1.4%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.4% compared to 63.4%, a difference of 1.5%).
Labor Participation Metric | British West Indian | Black/African American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.4% | Tragic 63.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.4% | Tragic 76.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 29.1% | Average 36.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 70.0% | Tragic 73.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.2% | Tragic 82.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.0% | Tragic 82.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 84.0% | Tragic 82.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.2% | Tragic 79.3% |
British West Indian vs Black/African American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between British West Indian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (38.0% compared to 44.3%, a difference of 16.6%), single father households (2.2% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 11.6%), and divorced or separated (12.4% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 10.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of currently married (39.8% compared to 39.6%, a difference of 0.38%), married-couple households (38.3% compared to 38.5%, a difference of 0.43%), and average family size (3.32 compared to 3.27, a difference of 1.4%).
Family Structure Metric | British West Indian | Black/African American |
Family Households | Tragic 62.8% | Tragic 61.5% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.0% | Tragic 26.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.3% | Tragic 38.5% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.32 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.4% | Tragic 9.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.8% | Tragic 39.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 13.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.0% | Tragic 44.3% |
British West Indian vs Black/African American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between British West Indian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (29.7% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 150.8%), 4 or more vehicles in household (3.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 59.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (11.4% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 51.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (70.4% compared to 88.2%, a difference of 25.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (35.4% compared to 50.9%, a difference of 43.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (11.4% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 51.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | British West Indian | Black/African American |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 29.7% | Tragic 11.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 70.4% | Tragic 88.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 35.4% | Tragic 50.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.4% | Tragic 17.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 3.5% | Tragic 5.5% |
British West Indian vs Black/African American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between British West Indian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.7% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 28.9%), master's degree (13.8% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 14.4%), and professional degree (3.8% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 12.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of college, under 1 year (59.5% compared to 59.4%, a difference of 0.27%), nursery school (97.3% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.64%), and kindergarten (97.3% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.65%).
Education Level Metric | British West Indian | Black/African American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.7% | Average 2.1% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.3% | Fair 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.3% | Fair 97.9% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Fair 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Fair 97.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Fair 97.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Fair 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Fair 97.3% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.0% | Fair 97.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Average 96.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Fair 94.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 90.3% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 88.5% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 85.9% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 82.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.5% | Tragic 59.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.5% | Tragic 53.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.4% | Tragic 39.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 34.5% | Tragic 30.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 12.1% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.8% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.4% |
British West Indian vs Black/African American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between British West Indian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (0.99% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 46.0%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.0% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 28.5%), and hearing disability (2.4% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 25.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.7% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 1.7%), self-care disability (2.8% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 3.6%), and cognitive disability (18.2% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 4.6%).
Disability Metric | British West Indian | Black/African American |
Disability | Poor 12.0% | Tragic 13.7% |
Males | Good 11.1% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 0.99% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.0% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 14.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.7% | Tragic 27.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.7% | Tragic 49.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.8% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.4% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.2% | Tragic 19.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 7.5% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.9% |