Liberian vs West Indian Community Comparison
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West Indian Integration in Liberian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 95,747,751 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of West Indians within Liberian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.175. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Liberians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.015% in West Indians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Liberians corresponds to a decrease of 14.7 West Indians.
Liberian vs West Indian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Liberian and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.4% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 9.5%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($82,005 compared to $87,205, a difference of 6.3%), and per capita income ($38,780 compared to $41,217, a difference of 6.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income over 65 years ($54,356 compared to $54,936, a difference of 1.1%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,929 compared to $89,906, a difference of 1.1%), and median family income ($91,722 compared to $92,765, a difference of 1.1%).
Income Metric | Liberian | West Indian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $38,780 | Tragic $41,217 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $91,722 | Tragic $92,765 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,667 | Tragic $78,455 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,536 | Poor $45,132 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,318 | Tragic $50,682 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,215 | Good $40,317 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,917 | Poor $51,583 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $82,005 | Tragic $87,205 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,929 | Tragic $89,906 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,356 | Tragic $54,936 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.4% | Exceptional 19.6% |
Liberian vs West Indian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Liberian and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.5% compared to 15.7%, a difference of 25.6%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (11.8% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 19.9%), and married-couple family poverty (5.4% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 18.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single female poverty (22.4% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 0.42%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (15.3% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 0.89%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (19.9% compared to 20.3%, a difference of 2.1%).
Poverty Metric | Liberian | West Indian |
Poverty | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 15.0% |
Families | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 13.8% |
Females | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 16.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Poor 20.6% | Tragic 21.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.3% | Tragic 15.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.2% | Tragic 20.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.5% | Tragic 20.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 19.3% | Tragic 20.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.9% | Tragic 20.3% |
Single Males | Fair 13.0% | Tragic 13.8% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.4% | Tragic 22.3% |
Single Fathers | Excellent 16.0% | Tragic 18.0% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Tragic 30.8% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.4% | Tragic 6.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 14.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Fair 12.5% | Tragic 15.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.8% | Tragic 16.3% |
Liberian vs West Indian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Liberian and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.9% compared to 22.4%, a difference of 25.4%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (12.4% compared to 14.6%, a difference of 17.8%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.8% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 17.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 3.4%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.1% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 3.5%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.6% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 4.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Liberian | West Indian |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.4% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.7% |
Females | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 6.1% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 14.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Poor 17.9% | Tragic 22.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.8% | Tragic 12.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Poor 6.8% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Poor 4.6% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.2% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.1% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.8% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 6.3% |
Liberian vs West Indian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Liberian and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (41.8% compared to 31.3%, a difference of 33.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (78.0% compared to 71.3%, a difference of 9.4%), and in labor force | age > 16 (67.8% compared to 64.5%, a difference of 5.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.0% compared to 81.4%, a difference of 2.1%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.7% compared to 83.9%, a difference of 2.1%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.4% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 2.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | Liberian | West Indian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.8% | Tragic 64.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.9% | Tragic 78.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 41.8% | Tragic 31.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 78.0% | Tragic 71.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 86.1% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.4% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.7% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Excellent 83.0% | Tragic 81.4% |
Liberian vs West Indian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Liberian and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.5% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 12.9%), single mother households (8.6% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 10.2%), and family households with children (28.3% compared to 26.3%, a difference of 7.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of births to unmarried women (37.4% compared to 37.3%, a difference of 0.30%), married-couple households (40.7% compared to 40.3%, a difference of 0.77%), and average family size (3.25 compared to 3.29, a difference of 1.2%).
Family Structure Metric | Liberian | West Indian |
Family Households | Tragic 62.0% | Tragic 63.1% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.3% | Tragic 26.3% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.7% | Tragic 40.3% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.6% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.2% | Tragic 41.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.4% | Tragic 37.3% |
Liberian vs West Indian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Liberian and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (12.0% compared to 23.7%, a difference of 98.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.7% compared to 41.3%, a difference of 25.3%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (5.3% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 24.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.0% compared to 76.4%, a difference of 15.3%), 3 or more vehicles in household (17.0% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 23.7%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (5.3% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 24.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Liberian | West Indian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.0% | Tragic 23.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.0% | Tragic 76.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.7% | Tragic 41.3% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.0% | Tragic 13.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 4.2% |
Liberian vs West Indian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Liberian and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (3.6% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 14.1%), master's degree (12.8% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 12.6%), and doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 4.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.7% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.11%), kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.12%), and 1st grade (97.6% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.13%).
Education Level Metric | Liberian | West Indian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.3% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.8% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.3% |
7th Grade | Fair 95.9% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Tragic 94.8% |
9th Grade | Fair 94.8% | Tragic 93.7% |
10th Grade | Fair 93.6% | Tragic 92.4% |
11th Grade | Fair 92.3% | Tragic 91.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.8% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.7% | Tragic 86.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Tragic 83.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.0% | Tragic 61.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.7% | Tragic 56.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.3% | Tragic 43.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 34.6% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.8% | Fair 14.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Tragic 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.6% |
Liberian vs West Indian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Liberian and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 12.6%), disability age 18 to 34 (7.1% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 12.0%), and ambulatory disability (6.3% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 8.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (12.2% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.70%), female disability (12.7% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 0.74%), and disability age over 75 (48.0% compared to 48.6%, a difference of 1.2%).
Disability Metric | Liberian | West Indian |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Tragic 11.8% | Poor 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 12.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.1% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 12.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.6% | Tragic 24.5% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.0% | Tragic 48.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.8% | Exceptional 2.6% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 18.1% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 6.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.8% |