West Indian vs Spanish American Community Comparison
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Spanish American Integration in West Indian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 77,279,356 people shows a mild positive correlation between the proportion of Spanish Americans within West Indian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.383. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in West Indians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.027% in Spanish Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 West Indians corresponds to an increase of 26.6 Spanish Americans.
West Indian vs Spanish American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between West Indian and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 24.6%, a difference of 25.9%), median female earnings ($40,317 compared to $36,391, a difference of 10.8%), and householder income under 25 years ($51,583 compared to $46,913, a difference of 10.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($89,906 compared to $87,836, a difference of 2.4%), median family income ($92,765 compared to $90,322, a difference of 2.7%), and median male earnings ($50,682 compared to $49,008, a difference of 3.4%).
Income Metric | West Indian | Spanish American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,217 | Tragic $39,012 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,765 | Tragic $90,322 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,455 | Tragic $75,386 |
Median Earnings | Poor $45,132 | Tragic $42,316 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,682 | Tragic $49,008 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,317 | Tragic $36,391 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,583 | Tragic $46,913 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,205 | Tragic $83,722 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $89,906 | Tragic $87,836 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,936 | Tragic $57,021 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Exceptional 24.6% |
West Indian vs Spanish American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between West Indian and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.7% compared to 13.5%, a difference of 16.2%), receiving food stamps (16.3% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 16.1%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.1% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 16.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty (16.1% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 0.29%), poverty (15.0% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 1.6%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (20.3% compared to 19.8%, a difference of 2.5%).
Poverty Metric | West Indian | Spanish American |
Poverty | Tragic 15.0% | Tragic 14.7% |
Families | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 13.4% |
Females | Tragic 16.1% | Tragic 16.2% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 21.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.2% | Tragic 16.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Tragic 20.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Tragic 19.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Tragic 19.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Tragic 19.8% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 14.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.3% | Tragic 24.2% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.8% | Tragic 32.3% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 12.2% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.7% | Tragic 13.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.3% | Tragic 14.0% |
West Indian vs Spanish American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between West Indian and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (22.4% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 23.2%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.6% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 19.5%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (12.8% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 17.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.36%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 2.6%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 4.1%).
Unemployment Metric | West Indian | Spanish American |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 5.6% |
Males | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 5.7% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.6% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 12.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 22.4% | Tragic 18.2% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 10.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 4.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Average 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.4% | Fair 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
West Indian vs Spanish American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between West Indian and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (31.3% compared to 39.0%, a difference of 24.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (71.3% compared to 75.8%, a difference of 6.4%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (81.4% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 1.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.5% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 0.11%), in labor force | age 20-64 (78.3% compared to 77.8%, a difference of 0.63%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.1% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 0.66%).
Labor Participation Metric | West Indian | Spanish American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.5% | Tragic 63.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.3% | Tragic 77.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 31.3% | Exceptional 39.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 71.3% | Exceptional 75.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.5% | Tragic 83.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.1% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.9% | Tragic 82.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.4% | Tragic 80.1% |
West Indian vs Spanish American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between West Indian and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.2% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 26.5%), single mother households (7.8% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 11.6%), and married-couple households (40.3% compared to 44.5%, a difference of 10.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.29 compared to 3.24, a difference of 1.5%), family households (63.1% compared to 64.1%, a difference of 1.7%), and births to unmarried women (37.3% compared to 38.6%, a difference of 3.4%).
Family Structure Metric | West Indian | Spanish American |
Family Households | Tragic 63.1% | Fair 64.1% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.3% | Average 27.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.3% | Tragic 44.5% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Good 3.24 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.8% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 7.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.3% | Tragic 45.0% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 13.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.3% | Tragic 38.6% |
West Indian vs Spanish American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (23.7% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 161.9%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.2% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 88.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 23.0%, a difference of 67.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (76.4% compared to 91.4%, a difference of 19.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (41.3% compared to 58.9%, a difference of 42.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 23.0%, a difference of 67.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | West Indian | Spanish American |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 23.7% | Exceptional 9.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 76.4% | Exceptional 91.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 41.3% | Exceptional 58.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 23.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.2% | Exceptional 8.0% |
West Indian vs Spanish American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between West Indian and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.5% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 15.7%), master's degree (14.5% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 10.8%), and bachelor's degree (35.8% compared to 33.1%, a difference of 8.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of college, 1 year or more (56.3% compared to 56.3%, a difference of 0.0%), 11th grade (91.0% compared to 91.4%, a difference of 0.37%), and nursery school (97.5% compared to 98.0%, a difference of 0.47%).
Education Level Metric | West Indian | Spanish American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.5% | Fair 2.1% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Average 98.0% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.5% | Average 98.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Average 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Average 97.9% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Average 97.8% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Fair 97.5% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Fair 97.3% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.3% | Fair 97.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Tragic 95.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.7% | Tragic 94.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.4% | Tragic 92.9% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.0% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Tragic 89.9% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 86.9% | Tragic 87.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.1% | Tragic 83.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.5% | Tragic 62.6% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.3% | Tragic 56.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.8% | Tragic 41.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.8% | Tragic 33.1% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.5% | Tragic 13.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 4.1% | Tragic 3.9% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Poor 1.7% |
West Indian vs Spanish American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.6% compared to 4.0%, a difference of 50.1%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.3% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 25.0%), and vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 23.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (18.1% compared to 18.0%, a difference of 0.66%), disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 1.1%), and self-care disability (2.8% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 2.5%).
Disability Metric | West Indian | Spanish American |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 13.6% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 14.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.0% | Tragic 13.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.5% | Tragic 25.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.6% | Tragic 50.0% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.9% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Tragic 4.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Tragic 18.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Tragic 7.1% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.8% |