Jamaican vs West Indian Community Comparison
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West Indian Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 223,940,042 people shows a substantial positive correlation between the proportion of West Indians within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.504. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.106% in West Indians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to an increase of 105.7 West Indians.
Jamaican vs West Indian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($39,231 compared to $41,217, a difference of 5.1%), median female earnings ($38,670 compared to $40,317, a difference of 4.3%), and median male earnings ($48,632 compared to $50,682, a difference of 4.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 0.12%), householder income over 65 years ($54,560 compared to $54,936, a difference of 0.69%), and householder income under 25 years ($50,929 compared to $51,583, a difference of 1.3%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | West Indian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Tragic $41,217 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Tragic $92,765 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Tragic $78,455 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Poor $45,132 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Tragic $50,682 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Good $40,317 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Poor $51,583 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Tragic $87,205 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Tragic $89,906 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Tragic $54,936 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Exceptional 19.6% |
Jamaican vs West Indian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.5% compared to 21.1%, a difference of 8.1%), married-couple family poverty (6.1% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 5.0%), and single male poverty (13.2% compared to 13.8%, a difference of 4.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (16.4% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 0.94%), child poverty under the age of 5 (20.4% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 1.3%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (20.0% compared to 20.3%, a difference of 1.5%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | West Indian |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 15.0% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Tragic 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.8% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 16.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Tragic 21.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Tragic 15.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Tragic 20.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 20.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 20.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 20.3% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.8% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Tragic 22.3% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Tragic 18.0% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Tragic 30.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 6.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 14.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 15.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 16.3% |
Jamaican vs West Indian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.5% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 7.6%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.8% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 4.8%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (21.7% compared to 22.4%, a difference of 3.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female unemployment (6.1% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 0.020%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.9% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 0.16%), and unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.19%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | West Indian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 6.4% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 6.7% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 6.1% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 14.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 22.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 12.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.3% |
Jamaican vs West Indian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.2% compared to 31.3%, a difference of 6.1%), in labor force | age 20-24 (72.7% compared to 71.3%, a difference of 2.0%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 81.4%, a difference of 0.80%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.28%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.9% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 0.45%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 64.5%, a difference of 0.56%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | West Indian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Tragic 64.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Tragic 78.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Tragic 31.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Tragic 71.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 81.4% |
Jamaican vs West Indian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.3% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 5.9%), single mother households (8.2% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 5.1%), and divorced or separated (12.9% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 4.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of currently married (41.4% compared to 41.3%, a difference of 0.080%), average family size (3.31 compared to 3.29, a difference of 0.70%), and married-couple households (40.9% compared to 40.3%, a difference of 1.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | West Indian |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Tragic 63.1% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Tragic 26.3% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Tragic 40.3% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.4% | Tragic 41.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.5% | Tragic 37.3% |
Jamaican vs West Indian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 23.7%, a difference of 32.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 41.3%, a difference of 10.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 10.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 76.4%, a difference of 7.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 9.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 10.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | West Indian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 23.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Tragic 76.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Tragic 41.3% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Tragic 13.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Tragic 4.2% |
Jamaican vs West Indian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 9.4%), professional degree (3.7% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 8.7%), and master's degree (13.4% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 7.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.6% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.060%), kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.060%), and 1st grade (97.5% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.060%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | West Indian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.3% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 96.8% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.3% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 94.8% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Tragic 93.7% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 92.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 91.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Tragic 86.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Tragic 83.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Tragic 61.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Tragic 56.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Tragic 43.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Fair 14.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.6% |
Jamaican vs West Indian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 11.7%), disability age 5 to 17 (6.2% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 5.7%), and self-care disability (2.7% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 2.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (12.1% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.15%), vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.45%), and male disability (11.5% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 0.83%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | West Indian |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Poor 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 12.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Tragic 24.5% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Tragic 48.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Exceptional 2.6% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 18.1% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 6.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.8% |