West Indian vs Portuguese Community Comparison
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Portuguese Integration in West Indian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 232,985,872 people shows a strong positive correlation between the proportion of Portuguese within West Indian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.768. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in West Indians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.079% in Portuguese. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 West Indians corresponds to an increase of 78.8 Portuguese.
West Indian vs Portuguese Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between West Indian and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 39.9%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($89,906 compared to $105,309, a difference of 17.1%), and median family income ($92,765 compared to $106,286, a difference of 14.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($40,317 compared to $40,177, a difference of 0.35%), householder income under 25 years ($51,583 compared to $54,436, a difference of 5.5%), and median earnings ($45,132 compared to $48,032, a difference of 6.4%).
Income Metric | West Indian | Portuguese |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,217 | Good $44,362 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,765 | Excellent $106,286 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,455 | Exceptional $88,976 |
Median Earnings | Poor $45,132 | Exceptional $48,032 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,682 | Excellent $56,663 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,317 | Good $40,177 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,583 | Exceptional $54,436 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,205 | Exceptional $99,429 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $89,906 | Exceptional $105,309 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,936 | Good $61,440 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Tragic 27.4% |
West Indian vs Portuguese Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between West Indian and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (6.4% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 38.6%), family poverty (11.5% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 37.4%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.1% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 34.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (30.8% compared to 28.8%, a difference of 6.9%), single male poverty (13.8% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 7.0%), and single female poverty (22.3% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 8.6%).
Poverty Metric | West Indian | Portuguese |
Poverty | Tragic 15.0% | Exceptional 11.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.5% | Excellent 8.4% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Females | Tragic 16.1% | Exceptional 12.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 17.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.2% | Average 13.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Excellent 16.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Exceptional 15.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Excellent 15.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Exceptional 15.3% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.8% | Fair 12.9% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.3% | Excellent 20.5% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Good 16.2% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.8% | Good 28.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.1% | Excellent 10.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.7% | Good 12.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.3% | Fair 12.2% |
West Indian vs Portuguese Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between West Indian and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (22.4% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 28.7%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.6% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 24.6%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (12.8% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 22.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.5% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 1.2%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 2.5%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 4.0%).
Unemployment Metric | West Indian | Portuguese |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.4% | Poor 5.4% |
Males | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.6% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 22.4% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.8% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 4.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.4% | Tragic 8.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.3% | Poor 5.6% |
West Indian vs Portuguese Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between West Indian and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (31.3% compared to 40.0%, a difference of 27.8%), in labor force | age 20-24 (71.3% compared to 76.4%, a difference of 7.2%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.5% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 1.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.1% compared to 84.0%, a difference of 0.16%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.5% compared to 64.4%, a difference of 0.18%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (83.9% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.48%).
Labor Participation Metric | West Indian | Portuguese |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.5% | Tragic 64.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.3% | Tragic 79.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 31.3% | Exceptional 40.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 71.3% | Exceptional 76.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.5% | Fair 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.1% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.9% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.4% | Tragic 82.2% |
West Indian vs Portuguese Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between West Indian and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.8% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 22.9%), married-couple households (40.3% compared to 47.8%, a difference of 18.4%), and currently married (41.3% compared to 47.3%, a difference of 14.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.4% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 1.6%), average family size (3.29 compared to 3.19, a difference of 3.2%), and family households (63.1% compared to 65.8%, a difference of 4.4%).
Family Structure Metric | West Indian | Portuguese |
Family Households | Tragic 63.1% | Exceptional 65.8% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.3% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.3% | Exceptional 47.8% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Tragic 3.19 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Fair 6.4% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.3% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.3% | Tragic 33.8% |
West Indian vs Portuguese Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (23.7% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 176.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.2% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 75.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 58.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (76.4% compared to 91.6%, a difference of 19.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (41.3% compared to 58.6%, a difference of 42.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 58.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | West Indian | Portuguese |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 23.7% | Exceptional 8.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 76.4% | Exceptional 91.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 41.3% | Exceptional 58.6% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 21.8% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.2% | Exceptional 7.4% |
West Indian vs Portuguese Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between West Indian and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.5% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 17.6%), doctorate degree (1.6% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 10.0%), and master's degree (14.5% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 3.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of professional degree (4.1% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 0.31%), 5th grade (96.8% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.34%), and nursery school (97.5% compared to 98.0%, a difference of 0.42%).
Education Level Metric | West Indian | Portuguese |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.5% | Average 2.1% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Average 98.0% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.5% | Average 97.9% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Average 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Average 97.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Fair 97.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Fair 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.3% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Poor 95.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Poor 95.5% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.7% | Tragic 94.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.4% | Poor 93.3% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.0% | Tragic 92.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Poor 90.6% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 86.9% | Poor 88.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.1% | Poor 85.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.5% | Tragic 63.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.3% | Tragic 57.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.8% | Tragic 44.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.8% | Tragic 35.5% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.5% | Poor 13.9% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 4.1% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Fair 1.8% |
West Indian vs Portuguese Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 42.9%), hearing disability (2.6% compared to 3.5%, a difference of 31.3%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.3% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 16.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 35 to 64 (12.0% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 0.52%), female disability (12.8% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 1.2%), and disability age over 75 (48.6% compared to 47.6%, a difference of 2.2%).
Disability Metric | West Indian | Portuguese |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 12.6% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Tragic 12.3% |
Females | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 13.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Tragic 1.6% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.0% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.5% | Fair 23.5% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.6% | Fair 47.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Tragic 3.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.6% |