West Indian vs African Community Comparison
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West Indian
African
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
West Indians
Africans
863
SOCIAL INDEX
6.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
335th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
624
SOCIAL INDEX
3.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
341st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
African Integration in West Indian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 243,797,681 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Africans within West Indian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.250. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in West Indians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.081% in Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 West Indians corresponds to an increase of 80.5 Africans.
West Indian vs African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between West Indian and African communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 22.9%, a difference of 17.3%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($87,205 compared to $78,986, a difference of 10.4%), and median female earnings ($40,317 compared to $36,530, a difference of 10.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income over 65 years ($54,936 compared to $53,711, a difference of 2.3%), median male earnings ($50,682 compared to $47,994, a difference of 5.6%), and median family income ($92,765 compared to $87,820, a difference of 5.6%).
Income Metric | West Indian | African |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,217 | Tragic $37,785 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,765 | Tragic $87,820 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,455 | Tragic $72,650 |
Median Earnings | Poor $45,132 | Tragic $41,955 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,682 | Tragic $47,994 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,317 | Tragic $36,530 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,583 | Tragic $46,838 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,205 | Tragic $78,986 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $89,906 | Tragic $84,925 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,936 | Tragic $53,711 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Exceptional 22.9% |
West Indian vs African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between West Indian and African communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.7% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 15.2%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (15.2% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 12.3%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.1% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 12.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (18.0% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 1.5%), family poverty (11.5% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 2.2%), and male poverty (13.8% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 3.3%).
Poverty Metric | West Indian | African |
Poverty | Tragic 15.0% | Tragic 15.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 11.8% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 14.2% |
Females | Tragic 16.1% | Tragic 16.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 22.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.2% | Tragic 17.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Tragic 22.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Tragic 21.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Tragic 21.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Tragic 21.9% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 14.7% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.3% | Tragic 24.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Tragic 18.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.8% | Tragic 33.3% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.0% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 12.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.7% | Tragic 13.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.3% | Tragic 15.1% |
West Indian vs African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between West Indian and African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (22.4% compared to 19.5%, a difference of 15.1%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.6% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 10.8%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (12.8% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 10.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.7% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 1.1%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.5% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 1.4%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 1.4%).
Unemployment Metric | West Indian | African |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.1% |
Males | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 6.3% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 13.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 22.4% | Tragic 19.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.4% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 6.5% |
West Indian vs African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between West Indian and African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (31.3% compared to 38.0%, a difference of 21.3%), in labor force | age 20-24 (71.3% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 5.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (83.9% compared to 82.9%, a difference of 1.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (64.5% compared to 64.6%, a difference of 0.19%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.5% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 0.34%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (78.3% compared to 77.9%, a difference of 0.56%).
Labor Participation Metric | West Indian | African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.5% | Tragic 64.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.3% | Tragic 77.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 31.3% | Exceptional 38.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 71.3% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.5% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.1% | Tragic 83.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.9% | Tragic 82.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.4% | Tragic 80.5% |
West Indian vs African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between West Indian and African communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.2% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 10.6%), divorced or separated (12.4% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 6.9%), and births to unmarried women (37.3% compared to 39.7%, a difference of 6.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.29 compared to 3.25, a difference of 1.1%), currently married (41.3% compared to 41.8%, a difference of 1.2%), and married-couple households (40.3% compared to 40.9%, a difference of 1.5%).
Family Structure Metric | West Indian | African |
Family Households | Tragic 63.1% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.3% | Poor 27.2% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.3% | Tragic 40.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 8.2% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.3% | Tragic 41.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 13.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.3% | Tragic 39.7% |
West Indian vs African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between West Indian and African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (23.7% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 92.4%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.2% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 38.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 32.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (76.4% compared to 87.8%, a difference of 14.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (41.3% compared to 51.8%, a difference of 25.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 32.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | West Indian | African |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 23.7% | Tragic 12.3% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 76.4% | Tragic 87.8% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 41.3% | Tragic 51.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 18.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
West Indian vs African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between West Indian and African communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.5% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 13.7%), master's degree (14.5% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 12.2%), and professional degree (4.1% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 10.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.5% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.32%), 12th grade, no diploma (89.3% compared to 89.6%, a difference of 0.32%), and kindergarten (97.5% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.33%).
Education Level Metric | West Indian | African |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.5% | Fair 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Poor 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.5% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Poor 97.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Poor 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Poor 97.2% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.3% | Poor 96.9% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Poor 95.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Poor 95.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.7% | Tragic 94.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.4% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.0% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Tragic 89.6% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 86.9% | Tragic 87.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.1% | Tragic 83.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.5% | Tragic 61.1% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.3% | Tragic 55.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.8% | Tragic 41.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.8% | Tragic 32.9% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.5% | Tragic 12.9% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 4.1% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Tragic 1.6% |
West Indian vs African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between West Indian and African communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 21.1%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.3% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 17.0%), and hearing disability (2.6% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 15.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.6% compared to 48.9%, a difference of 0.51%), self-care disability (2.8% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 1.2%), and ambulatory disability (6.9% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 1.5%).
Disability Metric | West Indian | African |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 13.0% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 13.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.0% | Tragic 13.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.5% | Tragic 26.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.6% | Tragic 48.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Tragic 18.6% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Tragic 7.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.7% |