West Indian vs Bahamian Community Comparison
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Bahamian Integration in West Indian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 94,480,011 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Bahamians within West Indian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.225. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in West Indians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.022% in Bahamians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 West Indians corresponds to a decrease of 22.4 Bahamians.
West Indian vs Bahamian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between West Indian and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($87,205 compared to $75,395, a difference of 15.7%), median female earnings ($40,317 compared to $35,125, a difference of 14.8%), and median earnings ($45,132 compared to $39,735, a difference of 13.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 20.2%, a difference of 3.5%), householder income over 65 years ($54,936 compared to $51,000, a difference of 7.7%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($89,906 compared to $81,369, a difference of 10.5%).
Income Metric | West Indian | Bahamian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,217 | Tragic $36,427 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,765 | Tragic $82,631 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,455 | Tragic $69,726 |
Median Earnings | Poor $45,132 | Tragic $39,735 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,682 | Tragic $44,756 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,317 | Tragic $35,125 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,583 | Tragic $45,743 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,205 | Tragic $75,395 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $89,906 | Tragic $81,369 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,936 | Tragic $51,000 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Exceptional 20.2% |
West Indian vs Bahamian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between West Indian and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (20.6% compared to 23.0%, a difference of 11.3%), child poverty under the age of 16 (20.1% compared to 21.5%, a difference of 6.6%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (20.3% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 6.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (18.0% compared to 18.0%, a difference of 0.47%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.1% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 0.93%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.7% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 1.1%).
Poverty Metric | West Indian | Bahamian |
Poverty | Tragic 15.0% | Tragic 15.4% |
Families | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 11.7% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 14.1% |
Females | Tragic 16.1% | Tragic 16.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 21.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.2% | Tragic 16.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Tragic 23.0% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Tragic 21.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Tragic 21.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Tragic 21.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 14.6% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.3% | Tragic 22.7% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Tragic 18.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.8% | Tragic 31.3% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 14.2% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.7% | Tragic 15.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.3% | Tragic 17.0% |
West Indian vs Bahamian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between West Indian and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (22.4% compared to 19.8%, a difference of 13.4%), male unemployment (6.7% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 12.6%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 11.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.3% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 0.18%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.29%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.5% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 1.2%).
Unemployment Metric | West Indian | Bahamian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 5.9% |
Males | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 5.9% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 6.0% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 13.1% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 22.4% | Tragic 19.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 11.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 7.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.3% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.4% | Tragic 8.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 6.3% |
West Indian vs Bahamian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between West Indian and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (31.3% compared to 34.6%, a difference of 10.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (71.3% compared to 73.3%, a difference of 2.8%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (83.9% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-64 (78.3% compared to 78.4%, a difference of 0.040%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.5% compared to 83.7%, a difference of 0.21%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.1% compared to 83.9%, a difference of 0.21%).
Labor Participation Metric | West Indian | Bahamian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.5% | Tragic 64.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.3% | Tragic 78.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 31.3% | Tragic 34.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 71.3% | Tragic 73.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.5% | Tragic 83.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.1% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.9% | Exceptional 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.4% | Tragic 82.2% |
West Indian vs Bahamian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between West Indian and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in divorced or separated (12.4% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 15.0%), single father households (2.2% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 12.5%), and births to unmarried women (37.3% compared to 40.8%, a difference of 9.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of currently married (41.3% compared to 41.2%, a difference of 0.35%), average family size (3.29 compared to 3.28, a difference of 0.39%), and married-couple households (40.3% compared to 40.5%, a difference of 0.42%).
Family Structure Metric | West Indian | Bahamian |
Family Households | Tragic 63.1% | Tragic 63.3% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.3% | Tragic 26.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.3% | Tragic 40.5% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Exceptional 3.28 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 8.3% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.3% | Tragic 41.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 14.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.3% | Tragic 40.8% |
West Indian vs Bahamian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (23.7% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 139.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (41.3% compared to 51.5%, a difference of 24.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 23.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (76.4% compared to 90.2%, a difference of 18.1%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 20.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 23.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | West Indian | Bahamian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 23.7% | Excellent 9.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 76.4% | Excellent 90.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 41.3% | Tragic 51.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 16.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.2% | Tragic 5.1% |
West Indian vs Bahamian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between West Indian and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (14.5% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 16.6%), no schooling completed (2.5% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 11.0%), and professional degree (4.1% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 10.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 3rd grade (97.3% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.23%), 4th grade (97.0% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.23%), and kindergarten (97.5% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.25%).
Education Level Metric | West Indian | Bahamian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.5% | Poor 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.3% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Poor 95.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Tragic 95.3% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.7% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.4% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.0% | Tragic 91.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Tragic 89.9% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 86.9% | Tragic 87.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.1% | Tragic 83.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.5% | Tragic 60.3% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.3% | Tragic 54.5% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.8% | Tragic 41.5% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.8% | Tragic 32.5% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.5% | Tragic 12.4% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 4.1% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Tragic 1.5% |
West Indian vs Bahamian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Bahamian communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 16.1%), hearing disability (2.6% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 8.2%), and disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 7.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (12.2% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.23%), disability age 65 to 74 (24.5% compared to 24.4%, a difference of 0.40%), and cognitive disability (18.1% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 1.0%).
Disability Metric | West Indian | Bahamian |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Tragic 11.9% |
Females | Tragic 12.8% | Poor 12.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.0% | Poor 11.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.5% | Tragic 24.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.6% | Tragic 48.0% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Tragic 6.6% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.6% |