West Indian vs Sierra Leonean Community Comparison
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West Indian
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West Indians
Sierra Leoneans
863
SOCIAL INDEX
6.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
335th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
4,851
SOCIAL INDEX
46.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
191st/ 347
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Sierra Leonean Integration in West Indian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 71,890,851 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Sierra Leoneans within West Indian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.326. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in West Indians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.025% in Sierra Leoneans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 West Indians corresponds to a decrease of 24.9 Sierra Leoneans.
West Indian vs Sierra Leonean Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between West Indian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($54,936 compared to $65,038, a difference of 18.4%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($89,906 compared to $102,427, a difference of 13.9%), and median household income ($78,455 compared to $88,463, a difference of 12.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of per capita income ($41,217 compared to $43,405, a difference of 5.3%), median female earnings ($40,317 compared to $42,868, a difference of 6.3%), and median earnings ($45,132 compared to $48,286, a difference of 7.0%).
Income Metric | West Indian | Sierra Leonean |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,217 | Average $43,405 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,765 | Good $103,859 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,455 | Excellent $88,463 |
Median Earnings | Poor $45,132 | Exceptional $48,286 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,682 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,317 | Exceptional $42,868 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,583 | Exceptional $57,272 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,205 | Fair $93,435 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $89,906 | Good $102,427 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,936 | Exceptional $65,038 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Exceptional 21.4% |
West Indian vs Sierra Leonean Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between West Indian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.7% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 37.7%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.1% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 34.6%), and receiving food stamps (16.3% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 33.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (18.0% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 5.1%), single male poverty (13.8% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 9.7%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.1% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 10.7%).
Poverty Metric | West Indian | Sierra Leonean |
Poverty | Tragic 15.0% | Fair 12.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.5% | Poor 9.5% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Fair 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 16.1% | Fair 13.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 19.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.2% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Fair 17.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Tragic 17.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Tragic 17.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Tragic 17.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.8% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.3% | Exceptional 19.7% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Tragic 17.2% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.8% | Exceptional 27.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.4% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.1% | Excellent 10.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.7% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.3% | Fair 12.2% |
West Indian vs Sierra Leonean Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between West Indian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.3% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 16.3%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.7% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 14.4%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (22.4% compared to 19.7%, a difference of 13.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.35%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 2.0%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 4.3%).
Unemployment Metric | West Indian | Sierra Leonean |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 6.2% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 22.4% | Tragic 19.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.4% | Average 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
West Indian vs Sierra Leonean Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between West Indian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (31.3% compared to 37.6%, a difference of 19.9%), in labor force | age 20-24 (71.3% compared to 76.3%, a difference of 7.1%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.5% compared to 68.9%, a difference of 6.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.1% compared to 86.0%, a difference of 2.2%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.5% compared to 85.8%, a difference of 2.7%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (83.9% compared to 86.4%, a difference of 3.0%).
Labor Participation Metric | West Indian | Sierra Leonean |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.5% | Exceptional 68.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.3% | Exceptional 81.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 31.3% | Excellent 37.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 71.3% | Exceptional 76.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.5% | Exceptional 85.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.1% | Exceptional 86.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.9% | Exceptional 86.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.4% | Exceptional 84.5% |
West Indian vs Sierra Leonean Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between West Indian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.2% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 10.7%), family households with children (26.3% compared to 28.9%, a difference of 9.7%), and births to unmarried women (37.3% compared to 34.9%, a difference of 6.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.29 compared to 3.30, a difference of 0.17%), family households (63.1% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 1.3%), and single mother households (7.8% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 1.4%).
Family Structure Metric | West Indian | Sierra Leonean |
Family Households | Tragic 63.1% | Poor 63.9% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.3% | Exceptional 28.9% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.3% | Tragic 42.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Exceptional 3.30 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 7.7% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.3% | Tragic 43.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.3% | Tragic 34.9% |
West Indian vs Sierra Leonean Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (23.7% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 115.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.2% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 39.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 33.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (76.4% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 16.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (41.3% compared to 52.9%, a difference of 28.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 33.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | West Indian | Sierra Leonean |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 23.7% | Poor 11.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 76.4% | Poor 89.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 41.3% | Tragic 52.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 18.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.2% | Tragic 5.9% |
West Indian vs Sierra Leonean Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between West Indian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.6% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 22.9%), master's degree (14.5% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 16.1%), and bachelor's degree (35.8% compared to 40.1%, a difference of 12.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.5% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.19%), kindergarten (97.5% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.20%), and 1st grade (97.5% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.20%).
Education Level Metric | West Indian | Sierra Leonean |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.3% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Fair 96.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.7% | Average 94.8% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.4% | Average 93.7% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.0% | Average 92.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Average 91.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 86.9% | Average 89.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.1% | Good 86.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.5% | Good 66.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.3% | Good 60.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.8% | Excellent 47.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.8% | Exceptional 40.1% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.5% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 4.1% | Good 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Excellent 2.0% |
West Indian vs Sierra Leonean Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in ambulatory disability (6.9% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 20.5%), self-care disability (2.8% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 17.4%), and vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 12.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (18.1% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 0.79%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 1.3%), and disability age over 75 (48.6% compared to 47.4%, a difference of 2.5%).
Disability Metric | West Indian | Sierra Leonean |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Females | Tragic 12.8% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Average 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.0% | Excellent 10.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.5% | Good 23.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.6% | Average 47.4% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Exceptional 2.4% |