West Indian vs Belgian Community Comparison
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6.2/ 100
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Belgian Integration in West Indian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 187,515,270 people shows a substantial negative correlation between the proportion of Belgians within West Indian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.525. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in West Indians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.015% in Belgians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 West Indians corresponds to a decrease of 14.7 Belgians.
West Indian vs Belgian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between West Indian and Belgian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 28.8%, a difference of 47.1%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($89,906 compared to $100,060, a difference of 11.3%), and median family income ($92,765 compared to $102,788, a difference of 10.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($45,132 compared to $46,375, a difference of 2.8%), householder income under 25 years ($51,583 compared to $50,113, a difference of 2.9%), and median female earnings ($40,317 compared to $38,382, a difference of 5.0%).
Income Metric | West Indian | Belgian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,217 | Average $43,951 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,765 | Average $102,788 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,455 | Fair $84,008 |
Median Earnings | Poor $45,132 | Average $46,375 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,682 | Good $55,361 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,317 | Tragic $38,382 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,583 | Tragic $50,113 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,205 | Average $94,262 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $89,906 | Average $100,060 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,936 | Fair $59,915 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Tragic 28.8% |
West Indian vs Belgian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between West Indian and Belgian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.3% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 59.3%), married-couple family poverty (6.4% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 50.8%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.1% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 48.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.8% compared to 13.5%, a difference of 2.3%), single female poverty (22.3% compared to 21.5%, a difference of 3.5%), and single mother poverty (30.8% compared to 29.7%, a difference of 3.8%).
Poverty Metric | West Indian | Belgian |
Poverty | Tragic 15.0% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Families | Tragic 11.5% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Tragic 16.1% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.2% | Average 13.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Good 16.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 13.5% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.3% | Poor 21.5% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Tragic 16.8% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.8% | Poor 29.7% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 9.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.7% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.3% | Exceptional 10.2% |
West Indian vs Belgian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between West Indian and Belgian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (22.4% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 41.2%), male unemployment (6.7% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 39.1%), and unemployment (6.4% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 37.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.5% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 3.1%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 10.2%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.4% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 10.7%).
Unemployment Metric | West Indian | Belgian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Males | Tragic 6.7% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.6% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 22.4% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.8% | Exceptional 9.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 9.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.4% | Good 7.6% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.3% | Exceptional 4.9% |
West Indian vs Belgian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between West Indian and Belgian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (31.3% compared to 43.4%, a difference of 38.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (71.3% compared to 77.8%, a difference of 9.1%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (81.4% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (64.5% compared to 64.7%, a difference of 0.40%), in labor force | age 35-44 (83.9% compared to 84.9%, a difference of 1.2%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.1% compared to 85.2%, a difference of 1.3%).
Labor Participation Metric | West Indian | Belgian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.5% | Poor 64.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.3% | Excellent 79.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 31.3% | Exceptional 43.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 71.3% | Exceptional 77.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.5% | Exceptional 85.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.1% | Exceptional 85.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.9% | Exceptional 84.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.4% | Exceptional 83.4% |
West Indian vs Belgian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between West Indian and Belgian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 34.1%), married-couple households (40.3% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 19.0%), and births to unmarried women (37.3% compared to 31.6%, a difference of 17.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.4% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 0.72%), family households (63.1% compared to 63.8%, a difference of 1.1%), and family households with children (26.3% compared to 26.9%, a difference of 2.2%).
Family Structure Metric | West Indian | Belgian |
Family Households | Tragic 63.1% | Tragic 63.8% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.3% | Tragic 26.9% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.3% | Exceptional 48.0% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Tragic 3.11 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.3% | Exceptional 48.7% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 12.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.3% | Average 31.6% |
West Indian vs Belgian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Belgian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (23.7% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 196.8%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.2% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 60.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 21.2%, a difference of 54.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (76.4% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 20.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (41.3% compared to 59.3%, a difference of 43.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 21.2%, a difference of 54.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | West Indian | Belgian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 23.7% | Exceptional 8.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 76.4% | Exceptional 92.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 41.3% | Exceptional 59.3% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 21.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.2% | Exceptional 6.8% |
West Indian vs Belgian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between West Indian and Belgian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.5% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 57.2%), doctorate degree (1.6% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 15.5%), and college, under 1 year (61.5% compared to 66.2%, a difference of 7.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of master's degree (14.5% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 0.10%), nursery school (97.5% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 0.98%), and kindergarten (97.5% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 0.99%).
Education Level Metric | West Indian | Belgian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.5% | Exceptional 1.6% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Exceptional 98.5% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.5% | Exceptional 98.5% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Exceptional 98.4% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Exceptional 98.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Exceptional 98.3% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 98.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.3% | Exceptional 97.9% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Exceptional 97.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Exceptional 97.0% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.7% | Exceptional 96.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.4% | Exceptional 95.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.0% | Exceptional 94.2% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Exceptional 92.9% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 86.9% | Exceptional 91.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.1% | Exceptional 87.7% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.5% | Good 66.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.3% | Average 59.7% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.8% | Average 46.3% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.8% | Fair 37.0% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.5% | Fair 14.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 4.1% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Average 1.8% |
West Indian vs Belgian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Belgian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.6% compared to 3.5%, a difference of 32.1%), disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 27.3%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.3% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 16.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (12.2% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 1.3%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 1.3%), and female disability (12.8% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 2.4%).
Disability Metric | West Indian | Belgian |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 12.3% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Tragic 12.1% |
Females | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.0% | Poor 11.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.5% | Excellent 22.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.6% | Exceptional 45.8% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Good 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Tragic 3.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Fair 6.2% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Exceptional 2.4% |