West Indian vs Norwegian Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 241,993,255 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Norwegians within West Indian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.230. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in West Indians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.181% in Norwegians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 West Indians corresponds to an increase of 181.2 Norwegians.

When considering income, the most significant differences between West Indian and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 29.0%, a difference of 48.0%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($89,906 compared to $103,682, a difference of 15.3%), and median family income ($92,765 compared to $106,144, a difference of 14.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($51,583 compared to $53,127, a difference of 3.0%), median earnings ($45,132 compared to $46,865, a difference of 3.8%), and median female earnings ($40,317 compared to $38,802, a difference of 3.9%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between West Indian and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.3% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 81.4%), married-couple family poverty (6.4% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 71.7%), and family poverty (11.5% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 67.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.1% compared to 20.7%, a difference of 1.7%), single female poverty (22.3% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 7.0%), and single male poverty (13.8% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 7.1%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between West Indian and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (22.4% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 54.5%), unemployment (6.4% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 51.6%), and male unemployment (6.7% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 50.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 11.3%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 11.5%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 14.2%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between West Indian and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (31.3% compared to 46.2%, a difference of 47.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (71.3% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 12.5%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (81.4% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 3.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (64.5% compared to 65.7%, a difference of 1.8%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.1% compared to 85.7%, a difference of 2.0%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (83.9% compared to 85.6%, a difference of 2.1%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between West Indian and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.8% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 43.5%), births to unmarried women (37.3% compared to 29.3%, a difference of 27.1%), and married-couple households (40.3% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 22.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (63.1% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 1.3%), divorced or separated (12.4% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 2.1%), and family households with children (26.3% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 4.0%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (23.7% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 268.3%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.2% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 89.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 23.9%, a difference of 73.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (76.4% compared to 93.7%, a difference of 22.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (41.3% compared to 62.8%, a difference of 52.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 23.9%, a difference of 73.7%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between West Indian and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.5% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 83.9%), doctorate degree (1.6% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 15.5%), and college, under 1 year (61.5% compared to 68.4%, a difference of 11.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.5% compared to 98.7%, a difference of 1.2%), kindergarten (97.5% compared to 98.7%, a difference of 1.3%), and 1st grade (97.5% compared to 98.7%, a difference of 1.3%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 48.3%), hearing disability (2.6% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 40.0%), and self-care disability (2.8% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 20.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (12.2% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.48%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 2.9%), and female disability (12.8% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 4.5%).