Cajun vs West Indian Community Comparison
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West Indian Integration in Cajun Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 102,343,774 people shows a moderate negative correlation between the proportion of West Indians within Cajun communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.407. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Cajuns within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.009% in West Indians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Cajuns corresponds to a decrease of 9.3 West Indians.
Cajun vs West Indian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Cajun and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (33.9% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 73.2%), median female earnings ($34,034 compared to $40,317, a difference of 18.5%), and householder income under 25 years ($45,338 compared to $51,583, a difference of 13.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($52,325 compared to $50,682, a difference of 3.2%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($82,393 compared to $87,205, a difference of 5.8%), and median family income ($87,157 compared to $92,765, a difference of 6.4%).
Income Metric | Cajun | West Indian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,527 | Tragic $41,217 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,157 | Tragic $92,765 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $70,605 | Tragic $78,455 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,189 | Poor $45,132 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,325 | Tragic $50,682 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $34,034 | Good $40,317 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $45,338 | Poor $51,583 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $82,393 | Tragic $87,205 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $83,015 | Tragic $89,906 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $51,397 | Tragic $54,936 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 33.9% | Exceptional 19.6% |
Cajun vs West Indian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Cajun and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (19.1% compared to 13.8%, a difference of 37.7%), single female poverty (30.6% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 37.4%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (19.9% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 31.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male poverty (13.9% compared to 13.8%, a difference of 1.1%), family poverty (11.9% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 3.1%), and poverty (15.7% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 4.8%).
Poverty Metric | Cajun | West Indian |
Poverty | Tragic 15.7% | Tragic 15.0% |
Families | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 13.8% |
Females | Tragic 17.5% | Tragic 16.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.7% | Tragic 21.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 19.9% | Tragic 15.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 24.1% | Tragic 20.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 22.1% | Tragic 20.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 22.2% | Tragic 20.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 22.6% | Tragic 20.3% |
Single Males | Tragic 19.1% | Tragic 13.8% |
Single Females | Tragic 30.6% | Tragic 22.3% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 23.1% | Tragic 18.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 40.3% | Tragic 30.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 14.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 15.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 16.3% |
Cajun vs West Indian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Cajun and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (12.5% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 42.1%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (19.6% compared to 22.4%, a difference of 14.5%), and male unemployment (5.8% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 14.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 0.35%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (8.0% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 1.3%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.3% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 2.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Cajun | West Indian |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.4% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.7% |
Females | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 6.1% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 14.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.6% | Tragic 22.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.0% | Tragic 12.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 12.5% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.8% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.3% |
Cajun vs West Indian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Cajun and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.8% compared to 31.3%, a difference of 20.6%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.1% compared to 71.3%, a difference of 5.3%), and in labor force | age > 16 (61.8% compared to 64.5%, a difference of 4.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (82.5% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 1.2%), in labor force | age 30-34 (82.0% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 2.6%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (81.5% compared to 83.9%, a difference of 2.9%).
Labor Participation Metric | Cajun | West Indian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 61.8% | Tragic 64.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 75.5% | Tragic 78.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 37.8% | Tragic 31.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.1% | Tragic 71.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.5% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 81.5% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 78.1% | Tragic 81.4% |
Cajun vs West Indian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Cajun and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in married-couple households (46.4% compared to 40.3%, a difference of 14.9%), currently married (47.1% compared to 41.3%, a difference of 14.0%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 10.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (64.8% compared to 63.1%, a difference of 2.7%), average family size (3.17 compared to 3.29, a difference of 3.7%), and family households with children (27.7% compared to 26.3%, a difference of 5.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Cajun | West Indian |
Family Households | Excellent 64.8% | Tragic 63.1% |
Family Households with Children | Excellent 27.7% | Tragic 26.3% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.4% | Tragic 40.3% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Good 47.1% | Tragic 41.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 41.0% | Tragic 37.3% |
Cajun vs West Indian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Cajun and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 23.7%, a difference of 181.3%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.0% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 41.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 40.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.7% compared to 76.4%, a difference of 20.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.7% compared to 41.3%, a difference of 39.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 40.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Cajun | West Indian |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.4% | Tragic 23.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.7% | Tragic 76.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.7% | Tragic 41.3% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.3% | Tragic 13.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 4.2% |
Cajun vs West Indian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Cajun and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 44.2%), master's degree (11.0% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 31.8%), and bachelor's degree (29.6% compared to 35.8%, a difference of 20.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 12th grade, no diploma (89.1% compared to 89.3%, a difference of 0.26%), 11th grade (91.4% compared to 91.0%, a difference of 0.41%), and high school diploma (87.3% compared to 86.9%, a difference of 0.43%).
Education Level Metric | Cajun | West Indian |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Tragic 2.5% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.5% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.5% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 97.3% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 96.8% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.6% | Tragic 96.3% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.8% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.3% | Tragic 94.8% |
9th Grade | Good 95.1% | Tragic 93.7% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.4% | Tragic 92.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 91.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.1% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.3% | Tragic 86.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.4% | Tragic 83.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 57.3% | Tragic 61.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 51.2% | Tragic 56.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 37.4% | Tragic 43.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 29.6% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.0% | Fair 14.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.6% |
Cajun vs West Indian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Cajun and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.9% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 49.4%), disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 42.1%), and disability age 18 to 34 (8.2% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 29.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.8% compared to 18.1%, a difference of 1.6%), disability age over 75 (50.7% compared to 48.6%, a difference of 4.2%), and self-care disability (2.9% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 6.5%).
Disability Metric | Cajun | West Indian |
Disability | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Tragic 14.4% | Poor 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 14.9% | Tragic 12.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.6% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.2% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 15.3% | Tragic 12.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.9% | Tragic 24.5% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.7% | Tragic 48.6% |
Vision | Tragic 3.1% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Exceptional 2.6% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 18.1% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 6.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.8% |