Nigerian vs West Indian Community Comparison
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Nigerians
West Indians
1,996
SOCIAL INDEX
17.5/ 100
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277th/ 347
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863
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6.2/ 100
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335th/ 347
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West Indian Integration in Nigerian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 205,713,321 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of West Indians within Nigerian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.092. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Nigerians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.007% in West Indians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Nigerians corresponds to an increase of 6.7 West Indians.
Nigerian vs West Indian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Nigerian and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (23.0% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 17.4%), householder income over 65 years ($58,992 compared to $54,936, a difference of 7.4%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($95,492 compared to $89,906, a difference of 6.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of per capita income ($41,026 compared to $41,217, a difference of 0.47%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($87,730 compared to $87,205, a difference of 0.60%), and median earnings ($45,532 compared to $45,132, a difference of 0.89%).
Income Metric | Nigerian | West Indian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,026 | Tragic $41,217 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $97,522 | Tragic $92,765 |
Median Household Income | Poor $81,725 | Tragic $78,455 |
Median Earnings | Fair $45,532 | Poor $45,132 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $52,039 | Tragic $50,682 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,641 | Good $40,317 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $49,416 | Poor $51,583 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,730 | Tragic $87,205 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $95,492 | Tragic $89,906 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Poor $58,992 | Tragic $54,936 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.0% | Exceptional 19.6% |
Nigerian vs West Indian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Nigerian and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (13.1% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 24.0%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.0% compared to 15.7%, a difference of 20.5%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (11.8% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 19.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.4% compared to 21.1%, a difference of 3.3%), single female poverty (21.4% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 4.0%), and single mother poverty (29.3% compared to 30.8%, a difference of 5.0%).
Poverty Metric | Nigerian | West Indian |
Poverty | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 15.0% |
Families | Tragic 10.1% | Tragic 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 13.8% |
Females | Tragic 14.8% | Tragic 16.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Fair 20.4% | Tragic 21.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 15.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.1% | Tragic 20.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.4% | Tragic 20.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.5% | Tragic 20.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.7% | Tragic 20.3% |
Single Males | Fair 12.9% | Tragic 13.8% |
Single Females | Fair 21.4% | Tragic 22.3% |
Single Fathers | Good 16.1% | Tragic 18.0% |
Single Mothers | Fair 29.3% | Tragic 30.8% |
Married Couples | Poor 5.5% | Tragic 6.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 14.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 15.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.1% | Tragic 16.3% |
Nigerian vs West Indian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Nigerian and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (18.9% compared to 22.4%, a difference of 18.5%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.7% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 13.0%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (13.0% compared to 14.6%, a difference of 12.6%). 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 0.070%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.3% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.26%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.2% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 2.1%).
Unemployment Metric | Nigerian | West Indian |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.4% |
Males | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.7% |
Females | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.1% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 14.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.9% | Tragic 22.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.4% | Tragic 12.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.7% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.7% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.1% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 6.3% |
Nigerian vs West Indian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Nigerian and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.1% compared to 31.3%, a difference of 15.1%), in labor force | age 20-24 (74.7% compared to 71.3%, a difference of 4.8%), and in labor force | age > 16 (66.6% compared to 64.5%, a difference of 3.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.5% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.54%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 83.9%, a difference of 0.66%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.3% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 0.88%).
Labor Participation Metric | Nigerian | West Indian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.6% | Tragic 64.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Tragic 78.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Fair 36.1% | Tragic 31.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Fair 74.7% | Tragic 71.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 84.3% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.5% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Average 82.7% | Tragic 81.4% |
Nigerian vs West Indian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Nigerian and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in family households with children (28.4% compared to 26.3%, a difference of 8.1%), married-couple households (43.2% compared to 40.3%, a difference of 7.0%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 6.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.29 compared to 3.29, a difference of 0.030%), family households (63.9% compared to 63.1%, a difference of 1.3%), and divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 1.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Nigerian | West Indian |
Family Households | Poor 63.9% | Tragic 63.1% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Tragic 26.3% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 43.2% | Tragic 40.3% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.4% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.4% | Tragic 41.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 35.3% | Tragic 37.3% |
Nigerian vs West Indian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Nigerian and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (12.1% compared to 23.7%, a difference of 96.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.0% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 42.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.6% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 35.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.0% compared to 76.4%, a difference of 15.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (52.8% compared to 41.3%, a difference of 27.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.6% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 35.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Nigerian | West Indian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 23.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.0% | Tragic 76.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 52.8% | Tragic 41.3% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 13.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Poor 6.0% | Tragic 4.2% |
Nigerian vs West Indian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Nigerian and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 13.8%), no schooling completed (2.3% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 5.7%), and college, under 1 year (64.3% compared to 61.5%, a difference of 4.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.7% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.14%), 3rd grade (97.4% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.14%), and kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.15%).
Education Level Metric | Nigerian | West Indian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | 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 97.1% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 96.8% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 96.3% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 94.8% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 93.7% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 92.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Tragic 91.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.3% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 88.2% | Tragic 86.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Tragic 83.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.3% | Tragic 61.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.5% | Tragic 56.3% |
Associate's Degree | Poor 45.1% | Tragic 43.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Fair 37.2% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Average 14.9% | Fair 14.5% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.2% | Tragic 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Tragic 1.6% |
Nigerian vs West Indian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Nigerian and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in ambulatory disability (6.1% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 13.4%), self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 13.1%), and disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 13.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (18.1% compared to 18.1%, a difference of 0.17%), hearing disability (2.6% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 0.23%), and disability age 65 to 74 (24.2% compared to 24.5%, a difference of 1.2%).
Disability Metric | Nigerian | West Indian |
Disability | Excellent 11.5% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Excellent 11.0% | Poor 11.4% |
Females | Excellent 12.0% | Tragic 12.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.6% | Tragic 12.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.2% | Tragic 24.5% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Tragic 48.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Exceptional 2.6% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Tragic 18.1% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.1% | Tragic 6.9% |
Self-Care | Good 2.4% | Tragic 2.8% |