Cape Verdean vs West Indian Community Comparison
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Cape Verdean
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Cape Verdeans
West Indians
1,263
SOCIAL INDEX
10.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
317th/ 347
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863
SOCIAL INDEX
6.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
335th/ 347
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West Indian Integration in Cape Verdean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 87,716,224 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of West Indians within Cape Verdean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.267. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Cape Verdeans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.011% in West Indians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Cape Verdeans corresponds to a decrease of 11.2 West Indians.
Cape Verdean vs West Indian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (23.6% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 20.5%), householder income over 65 years ($50,077 compared to $54,936, a difference of 9.7%), and median female earnings ($38,614 compared to $40,317, a difference of 4.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($51,387 compared to $51,583, a difference of 0.38%), median male earnings ($51,103 compared to $50,682, a difference of 0.83%), and median family income ($91,848 compared to $92,765, a difference of 1.0%).
Income Metric | Cape Verdean | West Indian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,935 | Tragic $41,217 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $91,848 | Tragic $92,765 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,848 | Tragic $78,455 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,640 | Poor $45,132 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $51,103 | Tragic $50,682 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,614 | Good $40,317 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,387 | Poor $51,583 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $85,758 | Tragic $87,205 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $87,580 | Tragic $89,906 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $50,077 | Tragic $54,936 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.6% | Exceptional 19.6% |
Cape Verdean vs West Indian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (21.1% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 29.6%), married-couple family poverty (5.3% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 19.4%), and single father poverty (16.5% compared to 18.0%, a difference of 9.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (30.8% compared to 30.8%, a difference of 0.12%), single female poverty (22.3% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 0.16%), and single male poverty (13.8% compared to 13.8%, a difference of 0.19%).
Poverty Metric | Cape Verdean | West Indian |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 15.0% |
Families | Tragic 10.9% | Tragic 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 13.1% | Tragic 13.8% |
Females | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 16.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.4% | Tragic 21.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.3% | Tragic 15.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.1% | Tragic 20.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.7% | Tragic 20.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.7% | Tragic 20.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.2% | Tragic 20.3% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 13.8% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.3% | Tragic 22.3% |
Single Fathers | Fair 16.5% | Tragic 18.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.8% | Tragic 30.8% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 6.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 14.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 16.8% | Tragic 15.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 16.3% |
Cape Verdean vs West Indian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (5.9% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 41.1%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (11.4% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 29.9%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.5% compared to 22.4%, a difference of 28.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 1.1%), unemployment (6.5% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 2.7%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 3.6%).
Unemployment Metric | Cape Verdean | West Indian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.4% |
Males | Tragic 7.1% | Tragic 6.7% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.1% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 14.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.5% | Tragic 22.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 12.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.4% | 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 11.4% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 5.9% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.9% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.3% |
Cape Verdean vs West Indian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (44.5% compared to 31.3%, a difference of 42.0%), in labor force | age 20-24 (78.3% compared to 71.3%, a difference of 9.9%), and in labor force | age > 16 (66.6% compared to 64.5%, a difference of 3.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (82.1% compared to 81.4%, a difference of 0.84%), in labor force | age 30-34 (85.6% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 1.7%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (80.0% compared to 78.3%, a difference of 2.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | Cape Verdean | West Indian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.6% | Tragic 64.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.0% | Tragic 78.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 44.5% | Tragic 31.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 78.3% | Tragic 71.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 86.0% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.6% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.8% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.1% | Tragic 81.4% |
Cape Verdean vs West Indian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.9% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 32.8%), single mother households (8.9% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 12.8%), and births to unmarried women (41.3% compared to 37.3%, a difference of 10.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (61.8% compared to 63.1%, a difference of 2.1%), family households with children (26.9% compared to 26.3%, a difference of 2.5%), and average family size (3.17 compared to 3.29, a difference of 3.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Cape Verdean | West Indian |
Family Households | Tragic 61.8% | Tragic 63.1% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Tragic 26.3% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.1% | Tragic 40.3% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.9% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.9% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.6% | Tragic 41.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.1% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 41.3% | Tragic 37.3% |
Cape Verdean vs West Indian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (15.6% compared to 23.7%, a difference of 52.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (46.8% compared to 41.3%, a difference of 13.3%), and 1 or more vehicles in household (84.5% compared to 76.4%, a difference of 10.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 4 or more vehicles in household (4.4% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 4.2%), 3 or more vehicles in household (15.0% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 9.1%), and 1 or more vehicles in household (84.5% compared to 76.4%, a difference of 10.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Cape Verdean | West Indian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 23.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 84.5% | Tragic 76.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 46.8% | Tragic 41.3% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.0% | Tragic 13.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.4% | Tragic 4.2% |
Cape Verdean vs West Indian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.1% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 25.1%), professional degree (3.4% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 20.5%), and master's degree (12.1% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 19.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of kindergarten (96.9% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.59%), 1st grade (96.9% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.59%), and nursery school (97.0% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.61%).
Education Level Metric | Cape Verdean | West Indian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.1% | Tragic 2.5% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.5% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 97.3% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 96.8% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 96.3% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.5% | Tragic 94.8% |
9th Grade | Tragic 92.2% | Tragic 93.7% |
10th Grade | Tragic 90.8% | Tragic 92.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 89.1% | Tragic 91.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 87.4% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 85.1% | Tragic 86.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 80.9% | Tragic 83.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 56.0% | Tragic 61.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 50.3% | Tragic 56.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 38.8% | Tragic 43.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 30.9% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.1% | Fair 14.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.6% |
Cape Verdean vs West Indian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.7% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 46.8%), disability age 18 to 34 (7.7% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 21.9%), and hearing disability (3.1% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 18.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ambulatory disability (6.9% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 0.49%), vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 2.9%), and disability age over 75 (50.1% compared to 48.6%, a difference of 3.1%).
Disability Metric | Cape Verdean | West Indian |
Disability | Tragic 13.5% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Tragic 12.8% | Poor 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 12.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.7% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 12.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.4% | Tragic 24.5% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.1% | Tragic 48.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Poor 3.1% | Exceptional 2.6% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.2% | Tragic 18.1% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Tragic 6.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 3.0% | Tragic 2.8% |