West Indian vs Scandinavian Community Comparison
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West Indians
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6.2/ 100
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335th/ 347
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7,944
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76.9/ 100
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Scandinavian Integration in West Indian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 222,172,906 people shows a significant positive correlation between the proportion of Scandinavians within West Indian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.642. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in West Indians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.872% in Scandinavians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 West Indians corresponds to an increase of 872.2 Scandinavians.
West Indian vs Scandinavian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between West Indian and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 48.7%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($89,906 compared to $102,969, a difference of 14.5%), and median family income ($92,765 compared to $104,410, a difference of 12.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($51,583 compared to $52,654, a difference of 2.1%), median earnings ($45,132 compared to $46,433, a difference of 2.9%), and median female earnings ($40,317 compared to $38,306, a difference of 5.2%).
Income Metric | West Indian | Scandinavian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,217 | Average $43,848 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,765 | Good $104,410 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,455 | Good $86,073 |
Median Earnings | Poor $45,132 | Average $46,433 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,682 | Good $55,527 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,317 | Tragic $38,306 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,583 | Good $52,654 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,205 | Good $95,596 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $89,906 | Good $102,969 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,936 | Good $61,586 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Tragic 29.1% |
West Indian vs Scandinavian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between West Indian and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.3% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 67.0%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.1% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 54.6%), and married-couple family poverty (6.4% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 53.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.1% compared to 20.3%, a difference of 4.0%), single male poverty (13.8% compared to 13.1%, a difference of 5.6%), and single female poverty (22.3% compared to 21.1%, a difference of 5.8%).
Poverty Metric | West Indian | Scandinavian |
Poverty | Tragic 15.0% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Families | Tragic 11.5% | Exceptional 7.6% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 10.1% |
Females | Tragic 16.1% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Fair 20.3% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.2% | Excellent 13.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Exceptional 15.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Exceptional 14.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Exceptional 14.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Exceptional 14.4% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.8% | Poor 13.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.3% | Average 21.1% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.8% | Good 28.9% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 4.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 9.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.7% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.3% | Exceptional 9.7% |
West Indian vs Scandinavian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between West Indian and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (22.4% compared to 15.4%, a difference of 45.4%), male unemployment (6.7% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 41.5%), and unemployment (6.4% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 39.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 7.2%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 9.5%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 11.0%).
Unemployment Metric | West Indian | Scandinavian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Males | Tragic 6.7% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.6% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 22.4% | Exceptional 15.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.8% | Exceptional 9.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.0% |
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 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 9.7% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.4% | Excellent 7.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Exceptional 8.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.3% | Exceptional 4.8% |
West Indian vs Scandinavian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between West Indian and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (31.3% compared to 43.6%, a difference of 39.3%), in labor force | age 20-24 (71.3% compared to 78.5%, a difference of 10.2%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (81.4% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 2.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.1% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 0.50%), in labor force | age 35-44 (83.9% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 0.61%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.5% compared to 65.0%, a difference of 0.79%).
Labor Participation Metric | West Indian | Scandinavian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.5% | Fair 65.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.3% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 31.3% | Exceptional 43.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 71.3% | Exceptional 78.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.5% | Excellent 84.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.1% | Fair 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.9% | Average 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.4% | Good 83.0% |
West Indian vs Scandinavian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between West Indian and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 36.4%), births to unmarried women (37.3% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 25.2%), and married-couple households (40.3% compared to 49.6%, a difference of 22.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.4% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 0.79%), family households (63.1% compared to 65.0%, a difference of 3.1%), and average family size (3.29 compared to 3.14, a difference of 4.8%).
Family Structure Metric | West Indian | Scandinavian |
Family Households | Tragic 63.1% | Exceptional 65.0% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.3% | Exceptional 28.0% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.3% | Exceptional 49.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Tragic 3.14 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Fair 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.3% | Exceptional 49.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Poor 12.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.3% | Exceptional 29.8% |
West Indian vs Scandinavian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (23.7% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 238.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.2% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 89.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 23.6%, a difference of 71.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (76.4% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 21.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (41.3% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 50.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 23.6%, a difference of 71.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | West Indian | Scandinavian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 23.7% | Exceptional 7.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 76.4% | Exceptional 93.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 41.3% | Exceptional 62.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 23.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.2% | Exceptional 8.0% |
West Indian vs Scandinavian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between West Indian and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.5% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 65.2%), doctorate degree (1.6% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 15.1%), and college, under 1 year (61.5% compared to 67.7%, a difference of 10.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of master's degree (14.5% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 0.72%), nursery school (97.5% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 1.1%), and kindergarten (97.5% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 1.1%).
Education Level Metric | West Indian | Scandinavian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.5% | Exceptional 1.5% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Exceptional 98.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.5% | Exceptional 98.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Exceptional 98.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Exceptional 98.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Exceptional 98.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 98.2% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.3% | Exceptional 98.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Exceptional 97.4% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Exceptional 97.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.7% | Exceptional 96.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.4% | Exceptional 95.6% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.0% | Exceptional 94.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Exceptional 93.2% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 86.9% | Exceptional 91.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.1% | Exceptional 87.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.5% | Exceptional 67.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.3% | Excellent 61.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.8% | Good 46.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.8% | Average 37.5% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.5% | Fair 14.4% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 4.1% | Fair 4.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Average 1.8% |
West Indian vs Scandinavian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.6% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 36.9%), disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 36.5%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.3% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 21.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 0.64%), disability age 35 to 64 (12.0% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 1.1%), and disability (12.2% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 2.1%).
Disability Metric | West Indian | Scandinavian |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 12.4% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Tragic 12.3% |
Females | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Tragic 1.5% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.0% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.5% | Average 23.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.6% | Exceptional 46.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Tragic 3.6% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Average 6.1% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Exceptional 2.4% |