West Indian vs Laotian Community Comparison
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6.2/ 100
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Laotian Integration in West Indian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 142,768,990 people shows a very strong positive correlation between the proportion of Laotians within West Indian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.841. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in West Indians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.119% in Laotians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 West Indians corresponds to an increase of 119.5 Laotians.
West Indian vs Laotian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between West Indian and Laotian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 26.4%, a difference of 34.8%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($89,906 compared to $111,051, a difference of 23.5%), and median family income ($92,765 compared to $112,859, a difference of 21.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($40,317 compared to $42,133, a difference of 4.5%), householder income under 25 years ($51,583 compared to $54,369, a difference of 5.4%), and median earnings ($45,132 compared to $50,343, a difference of 11.6%).
Income Metric | West Indian | Laotian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,217 | Exceptional $47,041 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,765 | Exceptional $112,859 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,455 | Exceptional $94,990 |
Median Earnings | Poor $45,132 | Exceptional $50,343 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,682 | Exceptional $59,351 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,317 | Exceptional $42,133 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,583 | Exceptional $54,369 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,205 | Exceptional $104,993 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $89,906 | Exceptional $111,051 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,936 | Exceptional $66,306 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Poor 26.4% |
West Indian vs Laotian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between West Indian and Laotian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.3% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 63.1%), family poverty (11.5% compared to 8.1%, a difference of 42.3%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (20.3% compared to 14.3%, a difference of 41.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.1% compared to 19.2%, a difference of 9.5%), single mother poverty (30.8% compared to 27.0%, a difference of 14.3%), and single female poverty (22.3% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 15.8%).
Poverty Metric | West Indian | Laotian |
Poverty | Tragic 15.0% | Exceptional 11.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.5% | Exceptional 8.1% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Females | Tragic 16.1% | Exceptional 12.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 19.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.2% | Exceptional 12.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Exceptional 14.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Exceptional 14.3% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Exceptional 14.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.3% | Exceptional 19.3% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Exceptional 15.1% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.8% | Exceptional 27.0% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.1% | Good 10.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.7% | Fair 12.3% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.3% | Exceptional 10.0% |
West Indian vs Laotian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between West Indian and Laotian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (22.4% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 30.1%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.4% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 28.5%), and male unemployment (6.7% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 27.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 2.8%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 3.2%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 6.7%).
Unemployment Metric | West Indian | Laotian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.4% | Good 5.2% |
Males | Tragic 6.7% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Average 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.6% | Good 11.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 22.4% | Excellent 17.2% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.8% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Excellent 6.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.7% | Excellent 4.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Average 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.4% | Exceptional 6.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Exceptional 7.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.3% | Exceptional 5.2% |
West Indian vs Laotian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between West Indian and Laotian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (31.3% compared to 34.9%, a difference of 11.3%), in labor force | age 20-24 (71.3% compared to 74.1%, a difference of 4.0%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.5% compared to 65.8%, a difference of 2.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (83.9% compared to 84.2%, a difference of 0.37%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.1% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.68%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.5% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 1.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | West Indian | Laotian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.5% | Exceptional 65.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.3% | Average 79.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 31.3% | Tragic 34.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 71.3% | Tragic 74.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.5% | Poor 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.1% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.9% | Poor 84.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.4% | Good 82.9% |
West Indian vs Laotian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between West Indian and Laotian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 34.6%), births to unmarried women (37.3% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 30.9%), and married-couple households (40.3% compared to 48.4%, a difference of 19.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.2% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 0.52%), average family size (3.29 compared to 3.26, a difference of 0.98%), and family households (63.1% compared to 65.8%, a difference of 4.3%).
Family Structure Metric | West Indian | Laotian |
Family Households | Tragic 63.1% | Exceptional 65.8% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.3% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.3% | Exceptional 48.4% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Excellent 3.26 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.3% | Excellent 47.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.3% | Exceptional 28.5% |
West Indian vs Laotian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Laotian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (23.7% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 161.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.2% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 74.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 21.5%, a difference of 56.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (76.4% compared to 91.0%, a difference of 19.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (41.3% compared to 58.6%, a difference of 41.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 21.5%, a difference of 56.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | West Indian | Laotian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 23.7% | Exceptional 9.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 76.4% | Exceptional 91.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 41.3% | Exceptional 58.6% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 21.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.2% | Exceptional 7.4% |
West Indian vs Laotian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between West Indian and Laotian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.6% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 44.9%), professional degree (4.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 29.5%), and master's degree (14.5% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 17.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.5% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.28%), kindergarten (97.5% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.29%), and 1st grade (97.5% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.29%).
Education Level Metric | West Indian | Laotian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.5% | Poor 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.5% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Poor 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.3% | Poor 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Tragic 95.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.7% | Fair 94.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.4% | Fair 93.6% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.0% | Average 92.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Good 91.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 86.9% | Good 89.3% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.1% | Excellent 86.5% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.5% | Exceptional 68.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.3% | Exceptional 62.8% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.8% | Exceptional 49.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.8% | Exceptional 42.0% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.5% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 4.1% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Exceptional 2.3% |
West Indian vs Laotian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Laotian communities in the United States are seen in ambulatory disability (6.9% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 21.5%), vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 19.1%), and disability age 35 to 64 (12.0% compared to 10.1%, a difference of 18.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.6% compared to 47.9%, a difference of 1.5%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.3% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 1.5%), and cognitive disability (18.1% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 4.7%).
Disability Metric | West Indian | Laotian |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Females | Tragic 12.8% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.0% | Exceptional 10.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.5% | Exceptional 22.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.6% | Poor 47.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Average 17.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Excellent 2.4% |