Portuguese vs West Indian Community Comparison
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4,363
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41.1/ 100
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West Indian Integration in Portuguese Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 232,994,877 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of West Indians within Portuguese communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.164. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Portuguese within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.001% in West Indians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Portuguese corresponds to a decrease of 1.1 West Indians.
Portuguese vs West Indian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Portuguese and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (27.4% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 39.9%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($105,309 compared to $89,906, a difference of 17.1%), and median family income ($106,286 compared to $92,765, a difference of 14.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($40,177 compared to $40,317, a difference of 0.35%), householder income under 25 years ($54,436 compared to $51,583, a difference of 5.5%), and median earnings ($48,032 compared to $45,132, a difference of 6.4%).
Income Metric | Portuguese | West Indian |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,362 | Tragic $41,217 |
Median Family Income | Excellent $106,286 | Tragic $92,765 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $88,976 | Tragic $78,455 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,032 | Poor $45,132 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,663 | Tragic $50,682 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,177 | Good $40,317 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $54,436 | Poor $51,583 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $99,429 | Tragic $87,205 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $105,309 | Tragic $89,906 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $61,440 | Tragic $54,936 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.4% | Exceptional 19.6% |
Portuguese vs West Indian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Portuguese and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (4.6% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 38.6%), family poverty (8.4% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 37.4%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.5% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 34.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (28.8% compared to 30.8%, a difference of 6.9%), single male poverty (12.9% compared to 13.8%, a difference of 7.0%), and single female poverty (20.5% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 8.6%).
Poverty Metric | Portuguese | West Indian |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.6% | Tragic 15.0% |
Families | Excellent 8.4% | Tragic 11.5% |
Males | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 13.8% |
Females | Exceptional 12.6% | Tragic 16.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 17.8% | Tragic 21.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Average 13.6% | Tragic 15.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Excellent 16.5% | Tragic 20.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.1% | Tragic 20.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Excellent 15.5% | Tragic 20.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.3% | Tragic 20.3% |
Single Males | Fair 12.9% | Tragic 13.8% |
Single Females | Excellent 20.5% | Tragic 22.3% |
Single Fathers | Good 16.2% | Tragic 18.0% |
Single Mothers | Good 28.8% | Tragic 30.8% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 6.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Excellent 10.5% | Tragic 14.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.1% | Tragic 15.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 16.3% |
Portuguese vs West Indian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Portuguese and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.4% compared to 22.4%, a difference of 28.7%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.7% compared to 14.6%, a difference of 24.6%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.4% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 22.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.4% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 1.2%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 2.5%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.7% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 4.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Portuguese | West Indian |
Unemployment | Poor 5.4% | Tragic 6.4% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.7% |
Females | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 6.1% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Tragic 14.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.4% | Tragic 22.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Fair 10.4% | Tragic 12.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.8% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Poor 5.6% | Tragic 6.3% |
Portuguese vs West Indian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Portuguese and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.0% compared to 31.3%, a difference of 27.8%), in labor force | age 20-24 (76.4% compared to 71.3%, a difference of 7.2%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.4% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 1.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.0% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.16%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.4% compared to 64.5%, a difference of 0.18%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.3% compared to 83.9%, a difference of 0.48%).
Labor Participation Metric | Portuguese | West Indian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.4% | Tragic 64.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.1% | Tragic 78.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.0% | Tragic 31.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.4% | Tragic 71.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Fair 84.4% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.0% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.2% | Tragic 81.4% |
Portuguese vs West Indian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Portuguese and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.4% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 22.9%), married-couple households (47.8% compared to 40.3%, a difference of 18.4%), and currently married (47.3% compared to 41.3%, a difference of 14.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.2% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 1.6%), average family size (3.19 compared to 3.29, a difference of 3.2%), and family households (65.8% compared to 63.1%, a difference of 4.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Portuguese | West Indian |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.8% | Tragic 63.1% |
Family Households with Children | Good 27.6% | Tragic 26.3% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.8% | Tragic 40.3% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.19 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Fair 6.4% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.3% | Tragic 41.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 33.8% | Tragic 37.3% |
Portuguese vs West Indian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Portuguese and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (8.6% compared to 23.7%, a difference of 176.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.4% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 75.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.8% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 58.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.6% compared to 76.4%, a difference of 19.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (58.6% compared to 41.3%, a difference of 42.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.8% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 58.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Portuguese | West Indian |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.6% | Tragic 23.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.6% | Tragic 76.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 58.6% | Tragic 41.3% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.8% | Tragic 13.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.4% | Tragic 4.2% |
Portuguese vs West Indian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Portuguese and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.1% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 17.6%), doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 10.0%), and master's degree (13.9% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 3.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of professional degree (4.1% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 0.31%), 5th grade (97.1% compared to 96.8%, a difference of 0.34%), and nursery school (98.0% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.42%).
Education Level Metric | Portuguese | West Indian |
No Schooling Completed | Average 2.1% | Tragic 2.5% |
Nursery School | Average 98.0% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Average 97.9% | Tragic 97.5% |
1st Grade | Average 97.9% | Tragic 97.5% |
2nd Grade | Average 97.8% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Fair 97.7% | Tragic 97.3% |
4th Grade | Fair 97.4% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.8% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.3% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.8% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Poor 95.5% | Tragic 94.8% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 93.7% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.3% | Tragic 92.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 92.0% | Tragic 91.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.5% | Tragic 86.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Tragic 83.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.4% | Tragic 61.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 57.2% | Tragic 56.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 44.1% | Tragic 43.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.5% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Poor 13.9% | Fair 14.5% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Tragic 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Tragic 1.6% |
Portuguese vs West Indian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Portuguese and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 42.9%), hearing disability (3.5% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 31.3%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.4% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 16.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 35 to 64 (11.9% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 0.52%), female disability (13.0% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 1.2%), and disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 48.6%, a difference of 2.2%).
Disability Metric | Portuguese | West Indian |
Disability | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Tragic 12.3% | Poor 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 12.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.6% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 23.5% | Tragic 24.5% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Tragic 48.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.5% | Exceptional 2.6% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.9% | Tragic 18.1% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.8% |