British West Indian vs Sierra Leonean Community Comparison
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6.9/ 100
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333rd/ 347
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4,851
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46.0/ 100
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Sierra Leonean Integration in British West Indian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 61,393,991 people shows a slight negative correlation between the proportion of Sierra Leoneans within British West Indian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.055. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in British West Indians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.008% in Sierra Leoneans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 British West Indians corresponds to a decrease of 8.4 Sierra Leoneans.
British West Indian vs Sierra Leonean Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between British West Indian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($51,463 compared to $65,038, a difference of 26.4%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($85,571 compared to $102,427, a difference of 19.7%), and wage/income gap (18.0% compared to 21.4%, a difference of 19.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($40,299 compared to $42,868, a difference of 6.4%), per capita income ($40,330 compared to $43,405, a difference of 7.6%), and median earnings ($44,552 compared to $48,286, a difference of 8.4%).
Income Metric | British West Indian | Sierra Leonean |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,330 | Average $43,405 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $88,987 | Good $103,859 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,647 | Excellent $88,463 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,552 | Exceptional $48,286 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,636 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,299 | Exceptional $42,868 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Fair $51,844 | Exceptional $57,272 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $85,565 | Fair $93,435 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $85,571 | Good $102,427 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $51,463 | Exceptional $65,038 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 18.0% | Exceptional 21.4% |
British West Indian vs Sierra Leonean Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between British West Indian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (17.4% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 52.8%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (15.6% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 48.8%), and receiving food stamps (17.9% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 46.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (17.7% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 2.9%), single male poverty (13.4% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 5.8%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.2% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 11.2%).
Poverty Metric | British West Indian | Sierra Leonean |
Poverty | Tragic 15.9% | Fair 12.6% |
Families | Tragic 12.4% | Poor 9.5% |
Males | Tragic 14.6% | Fair 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 17.0% | Fair 13.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.2% | Exceptional 19.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.6% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.4% | Fair 17.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.3% | Tragic 17.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.6% | Tragic 17.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.3% | Tragic 17.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.4% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.8% | Exceptional 19.7% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.7% | Tragic 17.2% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.5% | Exceptional 27.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 7.1% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 15.6% | Excellent 10.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 17.4% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 17.9% | Fair 12.2% |
British West Indian vs Sierra Leonean Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between British West Indian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.7% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 25.2%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (7.0% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 22.1%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (24.0% compared to 19.7%, a difference of 21.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.7% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 2.5%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.3% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 3.1%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.8% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 3.5%).
Unemployment Metric | British West Indian | Sierra Leonean |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.8% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 6.2% |
Females | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 24.0% | Tragic 19.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.4% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.7% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.5% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 7.8% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.3% | Average 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.7% | Tragic 9.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 5.8% |
British West Indian vs Sierra Leonean Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between British West Indian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (29.1% compared to 37.6%, a difference of 29.1%), in labor force | age 20-24 (70.0% compared to 76.3%, a difference of 9.1%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.4% compared to 68.9%, a difference of 7.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.0% compared to 86.0%, a difference of 2.4%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.0% compared to 86.4%, a difference of 2.9%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.2% compared to 85.8%, a difference of 3.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | British West Indian | Sierra Leonean |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.4% | Exceptional 68.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.4% | Exceptional 81.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 29.1% | Excellent 37.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 70.0% | Exceptional 76.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.2% | Exceptional 85.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.0% | Exceptional 86.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 84.0% | Exceptional 86.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.2% | Exceptional 84.5% |
British West Indian vs Sierra Leonean Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between British West Indian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.2% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 12.6%), married-couple households (38.3% compared to 42.9%, a difference of 11.9%), and family households with children (26.0% compared to 28.9%, a difference of 10.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.32 compared to 3.30, a difference of 0.74%), family households (62.8% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 1.7%), and divorced or separated (12.4% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 2.3%).
Family Structure Metric | British West Indian | Sierra Leonean |
Family Households | Tragic 62.8% | Poor 63.9% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.0% | Exceptional 28.9% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.3% | Tragic 42.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.32 | Exceptional 3.30 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.4% | Tragic 7.7% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.8% | Tragic 43.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.0% | Tragic 34.9% |
British West Indian vs Sierra Leonean Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between British West Indian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (29.7% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 170.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (3.5% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 70.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (11.4% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 60.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (70.4% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 26.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (35.4% compared to 52.9%, a difference of 49.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (11.4% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 60.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | British West Indian | Sierra Leonean |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 29.7% | Poor 11.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 70.4% | Poor 89.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 35.4% | Tragic 52.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.4% | Tragic 18.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 3.5% | Tragic 5.9% |
British West Indian vs Sierra Leonean Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between British West Indian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 34.2%), master's degree (13.8% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 21.5%), and professional degree (3.8% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 18.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.3% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.44%), kindergarten (97.3% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.46%), and 1st grade (97.2% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.47%).
Education Level Metric | British West Indian | Sierra Leonean |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.0% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Fair 96.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Average 94.8% |
10th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Average 93.7% |
11th Grade | Tragic 90.3% | Average 92.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 88.5% | Average 91.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 85.9% | Average 89.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.0% | Good 86.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.5% | Good 66.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.5% | Good 60.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.4% | Excellent 47.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 34.5% | Exceptional 40.1% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.8% | Good 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Excellent 2.0% |
British West Indian vs Sierra Leonean Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between British West Indian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (0.99% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 24.1%), ambulatory disability (7.0% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 22.2%), and self-care disability (2.8% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 20.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (5.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 0.32%), cognitive disability (18.2% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 1.4%), and disability age over 75 (48.7% compared to 47.4%, a difference of 2.7%).
Disability Metric | British West Indian | Sierra Leonean |
Disability | Poor 12.0% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Males | Good 11.1% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 0.99% | Average 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.0% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Excellent 10.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.7% | Good 23.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.7% | Average 47.4% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.4% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.2% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.0% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Exceptional 2.4% |