Sri Lankan vs British West Indian Community Comparison
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Sri Lankans
British West Indians
7,460
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72.1/ 100
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116th/ 347
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938
SOCIAL INDEX
6.9/ 100
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333rd/ 347
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British West Indian Integration in Sri Lankan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 141,971,286 people shows no correlation between the proportion of British West Indians within Sri Lankan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.030. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sri Lankans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.001% in British West Indians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sri Lankans corresponds to an increase of 0.8 British West Indians.
Sri Lankan vs British West Indian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (25.8% compared to 18.0%, a difference of 43.4%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($108,270 compared to $85,571, a difference of 26.5%), and householder income over 65 years ($64,201 compared to $51,463, a difference of 24.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($40,496 compared to $40,299, a difference of 0.49%), householder income under 25 years ($55,470 compared to $51,844, a difference of 7.0%), and median earnings ($48,040 compared to $44,552, a difference of 7.8%).
Income Metric | Sri Lankan | British West Indian |
Per Capita Income | Average $44,014 | Tragic $40,330 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $108,234 | Tragic $88,987 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,093 | Tragic $75,647 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,040 | Tragic $44,552 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,136 | Tragic $49,636 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,496 | Good $40,299 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $55,470 | Fair $51,844 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $101,960 | Tragic $85,565 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $108,270 | Tragic $85,571 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $64,201 | Tragic $51,463 |
Wage/Income Gap | Average 25.8% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Sri Lankan vs British West Indian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (10.6% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 68.3%), family poverty (8.5% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 46.7%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (14.9% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 44.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.2% compared to 21.2%, a difference of 16.5%), single male poverty (11.5% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 16.6%), and single mother poverty (26.7% compared to 31.5%, a difference of 18.0%).
Poverty Metric | Sri Lankan | British West Indian |
Poverty | Excellent 11.7% | Tragic 15.9% |
Families | Excellent 8.5% | Tragic 12.4% |
Males | Excellent 10.6% | Tragic 14.6% |
Females | Exceptional 12.7% | Tragic 17.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.2% | Tragic 21.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.2% | Tragic 15.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.5% | Tragic 21.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Tragic 21.3% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Tragic 21.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Tragic 21.3% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 13.4% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.2% | Tragic 22.8% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.2% | Tragic 17.7% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.7% | Tragic 31.5% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Tragic 7.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Average 10.9% | Tragic 15.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Fair 12.4% | Tragic 17.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 17.9% |
Sri Lankan vs British West Indian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (16.5% compared to 24.0%, a difference of 45.7%), male unemployment (5.2% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 40.5%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.0% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 40.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.2% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 5.8%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.3% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 11.1%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 12.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Sri Lankan | British West Indian |
Unemployment | Good 5.2% | Tragic 6.8% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 7.3% |
Females | Average 5.2% | Tragic 6.4% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.3% | Tragic 15.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.5% | Tragic 24.0% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 13.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Excellent 6.5% | Tragic 8.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Excellent 4.5% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Excellent 5.1% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.2% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.6% | Tragic 8.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.5% | Tragic 9.7% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 6.6% |
Sri Lankan vs British West Indian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.5% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 22.2%), in labor force | age 20-24 (74.9% compared to 70.0%, a difference of 7.0%), and in labor force | age > 16 (66.3% compared to 64.4%, a difference of 2.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 84.0%, a difference of 0.45%), in labor force | age 30-34 (85.0% compared to 84.0%, a difference of 1.2%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.8% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 1.9%).
Labor Participation Metric | Sri Lankan | British West Indian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.3% | Tragic 64.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.0% | Tragic 78.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.5% | Tragic 29.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Fair 74.9% | Tragic 70.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Good 84.8% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Excellent 85.0% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.2% | Tragic 81.2% |
Sri Lankan vs British West Indian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.2% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 35.0%), births to unmarried women (28.9% compared to 38.0%, a difference of 31.3%), and married-couple households (49.0% compared to 38.3%, a difference of 27.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.35 compared to 3.32, a difference of 0.96%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 7.8%), and family households (67.7% compared to 62.8%, a difference of 7.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Sri Lankan | British West Indian |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.7% | Tragic 62.8% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.5% | Tragic 26.0% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.0% | Tragic 38.3% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.35 | Exceptional 3.32 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.4% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Good 6.2% | Tragic 8.4% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.3% | Tragic 39.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 28.9% | Tragic 38.0% |
Sri Lankan vs British West Indian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 29.7%, a difference of 292.1%), 4 or more vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 3.5%, a difference of 143.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 105.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 70.4%, a difference of 31.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.0% compared to 35.4%, a difference of 72.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 105.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Sri Lankan | British West Indian |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Tragic 29.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Tragic 70.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.0% | Tragic 35.4% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 23.6% | Tragic 11.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.4% | Tragic 3.5% |
Sri Lankan vs British West Indian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.9% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 28.1%), no schooling completed (3.0% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 11.8%), and professional degree (4.3% compared to 3.8%, a difference of 11.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (91.8% compared to 91.8%, a difference of 0.020%), 9th grade (93.2% compared to 93.2%, a difference of 0.030%), and 6th grade (95.8% compared to 96.0%, a difference of 0.25%).
Education Level Metric | Sri Lankan | British West Indian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.0% | Tragic 2.7% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.3% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.3% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.2% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.0% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.7% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Tragic 96.5% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.8% | Tragic 96.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Tragic 94.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Tragic 94.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 93.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Tragic 91.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 90.7% | Tragic 90.3% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.4% | Tragic 88.5% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Tragic 85.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.0% | Tragic 82.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Average 65.2% | Tragic 59.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Average 59.4% | Tragic 54.5% |
Associate's Degree | Average 46.3% | Tragic 42.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.2% | Tragic 34.5% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.7% | Tragic 13.8% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Tragic 3.8% |
Doctorate Degree | Good 1.9% | Tragic 1.5% |
Sri Lankan vs British West Indian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 23.0%), hearing disability (2.9% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 18.4%), and self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 17.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.5% compared to 48.7%, a difference of 0.46%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.2% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 4.6%), and male disability (10.6% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 4.9%).
Disability Metric | Sri Lankan | British West Indian |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Poor 12.0% |
Males | Exceptional 10.6% | Good 11.1% |
Females | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Exceptional 0.99% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.2% | Exceptional 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.2% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.0% | Tragic 24.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.5% | Tragic 48.7% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.1% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Exceptional 2.4% |
Cognitive | Good 17.1% | Tragic 18.2% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 7.0% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Tragic 2.8% |