Sri Lankan vs Bahamian Community Comparison
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Sri Lankan
Bahamian
Social Comparison
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Sri Lankans
Bahamians
7,460
SOCIAL INDEX
72.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
116th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
919
SOCIAL INDEX
6.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
334th/ 347
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Bahamian Integration in Sri Lankan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 106,418,000 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Bahamians within Sri Lankan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.145. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sri Lankans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.002% in Bahamians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sri Lankans corresponds to a decrease of 1.9 Bahamians.
Sri Lankan vs Bahamian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($101,960 compared to $75,395, a difference of 35.2%), median household income ($93,093 compared to $69,726, a difference of 33.5%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($108,270 compared to $81,369, a difference of 33.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($40,496 compared to $35,125, a difference of 15.3%), per capita income ($44,014 compared to $36,427, a difference of 20.8%), and median earnings ($48,040 compared to $39,735, a difference of 20.9%).
Income Metric | Sri Lankan | Bahamian |
Per Capita Income | Average $44,014 | Tragic $36,427 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $108,234 | Tragic $82,631 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,093 | Tragic $69,726 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,040 | Tragic $39,735 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,136 | Tragic $44,756 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,496 | Tragic $35,125 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $55,470 | Tragic $45,743 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $101,960 | Tragic $75,395 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $108,270 | Tragic $81,369 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $64,201 | Tragic $51,000 |
Wage/Income Gap | Average 25.8% | Exceptional 20.2% |
Sri Lankan vs Bahamian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (10.6% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 60.0%), child poverty under the age of 5 (15.5% compared to 23.0%, a difference of 48.6%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (14.9% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 44.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (26.7% compared to 31.3%, a difference of 17.3%), single female poverty (19.2% compared to 22.7%, a difference of 18.3%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.2% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 19.8%).
Poverty Metric | Sri Lankan | Bahamian |
Poverty | Excellent 11.7% | Tragic 15.4% |
Families | Excellent 8.5% | Tragic 11.7% |
Males | Excellent 10.6% | Tragic 14.1% |
Females | Exceptional 12.7% | Tragic 16.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.2% | Tragic 21.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.2% | Tragic 16.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.5% | Tragic 23.0% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Tragic 21.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Tragic 21.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Tragic 21.5% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 14.6% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.2% | Tragic 22.7% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.2% | Tragic 18.0% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.7% | Tragic 31.3% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Tragic 6.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Average 10.9% | Tragic 14.2% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Fair 12.4% | Tragic 15.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 17.0% |
Sri Lankan vs Bahamian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.6% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 31.4%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.0% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 31.0%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.5% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 22.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.6% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 3.4%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.2% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 4.7%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.1% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 5.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Sri Lankan | Bahamian |
Unemployment | Good 5.2% | Tragic 5.9% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 5.9% |
Females | Average 5.2% | Tragic 6.0% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.3% | Tragic 13.1% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.5% | Tragic 19.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 11.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Excellent 6.5% | Tragic 7.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Excellent 4.5% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.6% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.3% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Excellent 5.1% | Tragic 5.3% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.2% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.6% | Tragic 8.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.5% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 6.3% |
Sri Lankan vs Bahamian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (66.3% compared to 64.2%, a difference of 3.2%), in labor force | age 16-19 (35.5% compared to 34.6%, a difference of 2.7%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (74.9% compared to 73.3%, a difference of 2.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.44%), in labor force | age 30-34 (85.0% compared to 83.9%, a difference of 1.3%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.8% compared to 83.7%, a difference of 1.3%).
Labor Participation Metric | Sri Lankan | Bahamian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.3% | Tragic 64.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.0% | Tragic 78.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.5% | Tragic 34.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Fair 74.9% | Tragic 73.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Good 84.8% | Tragic 83.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Excellent 85.0% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Exceptional 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.2% | Tragic 82.2% |
Sri Lankan vs Bahamian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (28.9% compared to 40.8%, a difference of 40.9%), single mother households (6.2% compared to 8.3%, a difference of 32.8%), and divorced or separated (11.3% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 25.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.35 compared to 3.28, a difference of 2.3%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 6.1%), and family households (67.7% compared to 63.3%, a difference of 6.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Sri Lankan | Bahamian |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.7% | Tragic 63.3% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.5% | Tragic 26.5% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.0% | Tragic 40.5% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.35 | Exceptional 3.28 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Good 6.2% | Tragic 8.3% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.3% | Tragic 41.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 14.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 28.9% | Tragic 40.8% |
Sri Lankan vs Bahamian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 65.4%), 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 39.1%), and no vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 30.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 90.2%, a difference of 2.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.0% compared to 51.5%, a difference of 18.4%), and no vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 30.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Sri Lankan | Bahamian |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Excellent 9.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Excellent 90.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.0% | Tragic 51.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 23.6% | Tragic 16.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.4% | Tragic 5.1% |
Sri Lankan vs Bahamian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.0% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 36.5%), doctorate degree (1.9% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 27.6%), and master's degree (14.7% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 18.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ged/equivalency (84.0% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 0.45%), 12th grade, no diploma (89.4% compared to 89.9%, a difference of 0.48%), and high school diploma (87.0% compared to 87.5%, a difference of 0.53%).
Education Level Metric | Sri Lankan | Bahamian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.0% | Poor 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 97.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.8% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Poor 95.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Tragic 95.3% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 90.7% | Tragic 91.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.4% | Tragic 89.9% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Tragic 87.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.0% | Tragic 83.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Average 65.2% | Tragic 60.3% |
College, 1 year or more | Average 59.4% | Tragic 54.5% |
Associate's Degree | Average 46.3% | Tragic 41.5% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.2% | Tragic 32.5% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.7% | Tragic 12.4% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Good 1.9% | Tragic 1.5% |
Sri Lankan vs Bahamian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 5 to 17 (5.2% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 21.0%), vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 18.1%), and ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 16.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.5% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 0.96%), hearing disability (2.9% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 0.96%), and cognitive disability (17.1% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 4.6%).
Disability Metric | Sri Lankan | Bahamian |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 11.9% |
Females | Exceptional 11.4% | Poor 12.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 6.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.2% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.2% | Poor 11.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.0% | Tragic 24.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.5% | Tragic 48.0% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.1% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Good 17.1% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 6.6% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Tragic 2.6% |