In terms of income, British West Indians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (18.0%), median female earnings ($40,299), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($51,844), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($51,463), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($85,571), and median family income ($88,987).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	2.3 /100 \| #241	Tragic $40,330
Median Family Income	0.1 /100 \| #280	Tragic $88,987
Median Household Income	0.2 /100 \| #274	Tragic $75,647
Median Earnings	6.7 /100 \| #236	Tragic $44,552
Median Male Earnings	0.8 /100 \| #257	Tragic $49,636
Median Female Earnings	77.7 /100 \| #153	Good $40,299
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	30.0 /100 \| #177	Fair $51,844
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	0.7 /100 \| #253	Tragic $85,565
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	0.1 /100 \| #294	Tragic $85,571
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #322	Tragic $51,463
Wage/Income Gap	100.0 /100 \| #4	Exceptional 18.0%

British West Indian Poverty

In terms of poverty, British West Indians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (13.4%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (21.2%), and poverty level among single females (22.8%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (17.4%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (15.6%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (17.9%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	0.0 /100 \| #315	Tragic 15.9%
Families	0.0 /100 \| #319	Tragic 12.4%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #316	Tragic 14.6%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #313	Tragic 17.0%
Females 18 to 24 years	1.2 /100 \| #254	Tragic 21.2%
Females 25 to 34 years	0.1 /100 \| #270	Tragic 15.6%
Children Under 5 years	0.0 /100 \| #291	Tragic 21.4%
Children Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #308	Tragic 21.3%
Boys Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #313	Tragic 21.6%
Girls Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #303	Tragic 21.3%
Single Males	3.4 /100 \| #237	Tragic 13.4%
Single Females	0.4 /100 \| #262	Tragic 22.8%
Single Fathers	0.0 /100 \| #275	Tragic 17.7%
Single Mothers	0.1 /100 \| #270	Tragic 31.5%
Married Couples	0.0 /100 \| #314	Tragic 7.1%
Seniors Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #331	Tragic 15.6%
Seniors Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #330	Tragic 17.4%
Receiving Food Stamps	0.0 /100 \| #324	Tragic 17.9%

British West Indian Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, British West Indians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (7.8%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (8.3%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.7%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among males (7.3%), unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (15.5%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (24.0%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	0.0 /100 \| #319	Tragic 6.8%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #319	Tragic 7.3%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #318	Tragic 6.4%
Youth < 25	0.0 /100 \| #327	Tragic 15.5%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	0.0 /100 \| #331	Tragic 24.0%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	0.0 /100 \| #328	Tragic 13.7%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	0.0 /100 \| #315	Tragic 8.4%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	0.0 /100 \| #312	Tragic 7.0%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	0.0 /100 \| #313	Tragic 6.0%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	0.0 /100 \| #318	Tragic 5.7%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 5.3%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	0.0 /100 \| #310	Tragic 5.5%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.0 /100 \| #307	Tragic 5.8%
Seniors > 65	0.0 /100 \| #321	Tragic 5.8%
Seniors > 75	100.0 /100 \| #45	Exceptional 7.8%
Women w/ Children < 6	0.5 /100 \| #257	Tragic 8.3%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	0.1 /100 \| #277	Tragic 9.7%
Women w/ Children < 18	0.0 /100 \| #314	Tragic 6.6%

British West Indian Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, British West Indians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.0%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.0%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (70.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (29.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.2%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	1.8 /100 \| #250	Tragic 64.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	0.1 /100 \| #265	Tragic 78.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	0.0 /100 \| #340	Tragic 29.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	0.0 /100 \| #334	Tragic 70.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	0.0 /100 \| #279	Tragic 83.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	0.8 /100 \| #247	Tragic 84.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	5.3 /100 \| #227	Tragic 84.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	0.0 /100 \| #274	Tragic 81.2%

British West Indian Family Structure

In terms of family structure, British West Indians residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.32), percentage of single father households (2.2%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of married-couple family households (38.3%), percentage of population currently married (39.8%), and percentage of single mother households (8.4%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	0.1 /100 \| #286	Tragic 62.8%
Family Households with Children	0.0 /100 \| #321	Tragic 26.0%
Married-couple Households	0.0 /100 \| #339	Tragic 38.3%
Average Family Size	99.8 /100 \| #79	Exceptional 3.32
Single Father Households	97.4 /100 \| #124	Exceptional 2.2%
Single Mother Households	0.0 /100 \| #326	Tragic 8.4%
Currently Married	0.0 /100 \| #336	Tragic 39.8%
Divorced or Separated	3.7 /100 \| #240	Tragic 12.4%
Births to Unmarried Women	0.0 /100 \| #294	Tragic 38.0%

British West Indian Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, British West Indians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (3.5%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (11.4%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (29.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (29.7%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (70.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (35.4%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #342	Tragic 29.7%
1+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #343	Tragic 70.4%
2+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #340	Tragic 35.4%
3+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #342	Tragic 11.4%
4+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #343	Tragic 3.5%

British West Indian Education Level

In terms of education level, British West Indians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least master's degree education (13.8%), percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (34.5%), and percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least high school diploma education (85.9%), percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (90.3%), and percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (93.2%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.0 /100 \| #291	Tragic 2.7%
Nursery School	0.0 /100 \| #291	Tragic 97.3%
Kindergarten	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 97.3%
1st Grade	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 97.2%
2nd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #293	Tragic 97.2%
3rd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 97.0%
4th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #290	Tragic 96.7%
5th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #290	Tragic 96.5%
6th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #294	Tragic 96.0%
7th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #288	Tragic 94.8%
8th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #289	Tragic 94.4%
9th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #291	Tragic 93.2%
10th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #290	Tragic 91.8%
11th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #289	Tragic 90.3%
12th Grade, No Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #290	Tragic 88.5%
High School Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #293	Tragic 85.9%
GED/Equivalency	0.0 /100 \| #293	Tragic 82.0%
College, Under 1 year	0.0 /100 \| #286	Tragic 59.5%
College, 1 year or more	0.2 /100 \| #268	Tragic 54.5%
Associate's Degree	1.0 /100 \| #241	Tragic 42.4%
Bachelor's Degree	2.5 /100 \| #239	Tragic 34.5%
Master's Degree	8.8 /100 \| #229	Tragic 13.8%
Professional Degree	2.4 /100 \| #239	Tragic 3.8%
Doctorate Degree	0.3 /100 \| #282	Tragic 1.5%

British West Indian Disability

In terms of disability, British West Indians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (0.99%), percentage of population with hearing disability (2.4%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.8%), percentage of population with ambulatory disability (7.0%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.2%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	11.5 /100 \| #203	Poor 12.0%
Males	62.8 /100 \| #164	Good 11.1%
Females	1.2 /100 \| #256	Tragic 12.7%
Age \| Under 5 years	100.0 /100 \| #21	Exceptional 0.99%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	5.4 /100 \| #226	Tragic 5.8%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	99.6 /100 \| #61	Exceptional 6.0%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	6.1 /100 \| #229	Tragic 11.9%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	2.0 /100 \| #245	Tragic 24.7%
Age \| Over 75 years	0.6 /100 \| #253	Tragic 48.7%
Vision	0.2 /100 \| #258	Tragic 2.4%
Hearing	100.0 /100 \| #8	Exceptional 2.4%
Cognitive	0.1 /100 \| #294	Tragic 18.2%
Ambulatory	0.0 /100 \| #301	Tragic 7.0%
Self-Care	0.0 /100 \| #310	Tragic 2.8%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of British West Indians in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of British West Indians in the United States are:

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

18.0%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5

0.99%

(100.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75

7.8%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability

2.4%

(100.0/100)

Average Family Size

3.32

(99.8/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing British West Indians in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing British West Indians in the United States are:

Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available

35.4%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available

29.7%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available

70.4%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25

15.5%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24

13.7%

(0.0/100)

What is British West Indian per capita income in the United States?

British West Indian per capita income in the United States is $40,330, which is tragic, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian median family income in the United States?

British West Indian median family income in the United States is $88,987, which is tragic, ranking it 280th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian median household income in the United States?

British West Indian median household income in the United States is $75,647, which is tragic, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian median earnings in the United States?

British West Indian median earnings in the United States is $44,552, which is tragic, ranking it 236th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian median male earnings in the United States?

British West Indian median male earnings in the United States is $49,636, which is tragic, ranking it 257th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian median female earnings in the United States?

British West Indian median female earnings in the United States is $40,299, which is good, ranking it 153rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

British West Indian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 18.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 4th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian poverty level in the United States?

British West Indian poverty level in the United States is 15.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian poverty level among families in the United States?

British West Indian poverty level among families in the United States is 12.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 319th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian poverty level among males in the United States?

British West Indian poverty level among males in the United States is 14.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 316th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian poverty level among females in the United States?

British West Indian poverty level among females in the United States is 17.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 313th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?

British West Indian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 21.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 308th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian poverty level among single males in the United States?

British West Indian poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 237th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian poverty level among single females in the United States?

British West Indian poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

British West Indian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 275th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

British West Indian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 31.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 270th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?

British West Indian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 17.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 324th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian unemployment in the United States?

British West Indian unemployment in the United States is 6.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 319th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian unemployment rate among males in the United States?

British West Indian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 7.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 319th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

British West Indian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 318th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian percentage of family households in the United States?

British West Indian percentage of family households in the United States is 62.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian percentage of family households with children in the United States?

British West Indian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 26.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 321st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?

British West Indian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 38.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 339th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian average family size in the United States?

British West Indian average family size in the United States is 3.32, which is exceptional, ranking it 79th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian percentage of single father households in the United States?

British West Indian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 124th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian percentage of single mother households in the United States?

British West Indian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 326th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian percentage of population currently married in the United States?

British West Indian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 39.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 336th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?

British West Indian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 240th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

British West Indian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 38.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 294th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

British West Indian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.0%, which is poor, ranking it 203rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

British West Indian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.1%, which is good, ranking it 164th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is British West Indian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

British West Indian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 256th out of 347 demographic groups.

Definitions

Social Index (Si) is a quantitative measure of societal well-being and progress based on various factors and indicators.

Social Index Explained

Social Index refers to a cumulative metric used to assess and measure the overall well-being or social standing of a specific demographic group within a society. It combines multiple factors such as income, poverty rates, family structure, education levels, employment and unemployment rates, rates of illegitimate childbirths, divorce rates, and other relevant social indicators. The purpose of a social index is to provide a comprehensive snapshot of the social conditions and quality of life within a particular group.

Social Index Calculation

The calculation of a social index involves assigning weights or scores to various social factors and then summing up these scores to obtain an overall composite score. These scores are then multiplied by their respective weights and summed up to calculate the overall social index score for the demographic group being assessed. The resulting score provides a quantitative measure of the group's social well-being, allowing for comparisons, tracking changes over time, and informing policy and decision-making processes.

What Can Social Index be Used For

A social index can be used for various purposes, including:

Assessing Social Well-being: The social index provides a quantitative measure of the overall well-being of a demographic group. It helps assess the social conditions, quality of life, and disparities within a population, allowing policymakers, researchers, and organizations to identify areas that require improvement or targeted interventions.
Policy Evaluation: The index can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of social policies and interventions. By tracking changes in the social index score over time, policymakers can assess the impact of specific initiatives and make data-driven decisions regarding resource allocation and policy adjustments.
Targeting Resources: The social index helps identify demographic groups or geographic regions that are facing greater social challenges or experiencing lower levels of well-being. It assists in targeting resources and interventions to address specific social issues, reduce disparities, and promote equitable development.
Comparing Demographic Groups: The social index allows for comparisons between different demographic groups or across different regions. It provides insights into the relative social standing or well-being of these groups, facilitating a deeper understanding of disparities and informing policy efforts to address them.
Advocacy and Awareness: The social index can be used as a tool for advocacy and raising awareness about social issues. By quantifying and visualizing social conditions, the index helps highlight areas of concern, draw attention to inequalities, and mobilize support for social change and policy reforms.
Monitoring Progress: The index serves as a benchmark for monitoring progress and evaluating the impact of social development initiatives. It enables stakeholders to track changes in social indicators, identify trends, and measure the effectiveness of interventions over time.
Academic and Research Purposes: The social index provides researchers with a comprehensive metric to study social phenomena and investigate the relationship between different social factors. It helps generate insights, support academic research, and contribute to the body of knowledge on social well-being and development.
Overall, the social index serves as a valuable tool for understanding, measuring, and addressing social challenges. It informs policy decisions, facilitates targeted interventions, and promotes a more holistic approach to social development and well-being.

British West Indian Social Profile

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