South American vs West Indian Community Comparison
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South American
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South Americans
West Indians
5,097
SOCIAL INDEX
48.5/ 100
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186th/ 347
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863
SOCIAL INDEX
6.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
335th/ 347
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West Indian Integration in South American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 238,229,152 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of West Indians within South American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.199. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in South Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.003% in West Indians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 South Americans corresponds to a decrease of 2.8 West Indians.
South American vs West Indian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between South American and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (25.0% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 28.0%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($100,837 compared to $89,906, a difference of 12.2%), and median household income ($86,824 compared to $78,455, a difference of 10.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($39,698 compared to $40,317, a difference of 1.6%), median earnings ($46,804 compared to $45,132, a difference of 3.7%), and householder income under 25 years ($53,939 compared to $51,583, a difference of 4.6%).
Income Metric | South American | West Indian |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,114 | Tragic $41,217 |
Median Family Income | Fair $101,856 | Tragic $92,765 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,824 | Tragic $78,455 |
Median Earnings | Good $46,804 | Poor $45,132 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,492 | Tragic $50,682 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,698 | Good $40,317 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,939 | Poor $51,583 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,362 | Tragic $87,205 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Average $100,837 | Tragic $89,906 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $59,854 | Tragic $54,936 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 25.0% | Exceptional 19.6% |
South American vs West Indian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between South American and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (12.4% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 30.8%), child poverty among girls under 16 (16.1% compared to 20.3%, a difference of 25.9%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (16.0% compared to 20.1%, a difference of 25.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (28.4% compared to 30.8%, a difference of 8.5%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.1% compared to 15.7%, a difference of 10.9%), and single female poverty (20.0% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 11.3%).
Poverty Metric | South American | West Indian |
Poverty | Average 12.3% | Tragic 15.0% |
Families | Fair 9.3% | Tragic 11.5% |
Males | Average 11.1% | Tragic 13.8% |
Females | Average 13.5% | Tragic 16.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.0% | Tragic 21.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Tragic 15.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.7% | Tragic 20.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Average 16.0% | Tragic 20.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Average 16.3% | Tragic 20.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.1% | Tragic 20.3% |
Single Males | Exceptional 12.1% | Tragic 13.8% |
Single Females | Exceptional 20.0% | Tragic 22.3% |
Single Fathers | Excellent 16.0% | Tragic 18.0% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 28.4% | Tragic 30.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 14.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 15.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Poor 12.4% | Tragic 16.3% |
South American vs West Indian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between South American and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in male unemployment (5.3% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 26.6%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.9% compared to 14.6%, a difference of 22.7%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (18.3% compared to 22.4%, a difference of 22.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.5% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 0.37%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.85%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 2.1%).
Unemployment Metric | South American | West Indian |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 6.4% |
Males | Good 5.3% | Tragic 6.7% |
Females | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 6.1% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 14.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 22.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Fair 10.4% | Tragic 12.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.4% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Good 4.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Fair 4.6% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Excellent 8.5% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Good 7.5% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Poor 5.7% | Tragic 6.3% |
South American vs West Indian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between South American and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.6% compared to 31.3%, a difference of 7.2%), in labor force | age 20-24 (73.5% compared to 71.3%, a difference of 3.1%), and in labor force | age > 16 (66.0% compared to 64.5%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.7% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.76%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.8% compared to 83.9%, a difference of 1.1%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 1.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | South American | West Indian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.0% | Tragic 64.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.1% | Tragic 78.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.6% | Tragic 31.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.5% | Tragic 71.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Average 84.7% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.8% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.3% | Tragic 81.4% |
South American vs West Indian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between South American and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.6% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 19.4%), births to unmarried women (31.8% compared to 37.3%, a difference of 17.3%), and married-couple households (46.6% compared to 40.3%, a difference of 15.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.27 compared to 3.29, a difference of 0.56%), divorced or separated (12.2% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 1.9%), and single father households (2.3% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 4.2%).
Family Structure Metric | South American | West Indian |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.0% | Tragic 63.1% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Tragic 26.3% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.6% | Tragic 40.3% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Good 2.3% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Fair 46.1% | Tragic 41.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Average 31.8% | Tragic 37.3% |
South American vs West Indian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between South American and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (10.5% compared to 23.7%, a difference of 125.4%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.6% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 31.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.6% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 28.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.5% compared to 76.4%, a difference of 17.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.9% compared to 41.3%, a difference of 25.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.6% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 28.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | South American | West Indian |
No Vehicles Available | Average 10.5% | Tragic 23.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Fair 89.5% | Tragic 76.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.9% | Tragic 41.3% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.6% | Tragic 13.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 4.2% |
South American vs West Indian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between South American and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.7% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 15.8%), doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 11.8%), and bachelor's degree (38.9% compared to 35.8%, a difference of 8.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 7th grade (95.2% compared to 95.2%, a difference of 0.0%), 8th grade (94.9% compared to 94.8%, a difference of 0.050%), and 4th grade (97.1% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.080%).
Education Level Metric | South American | 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 97.6% | 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 96.8% | Tragic 96.8% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.3% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Tragic 94.8% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Tragic 93.7% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 92.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Tragic 91.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.3% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.9% | Tragic 86.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 84.8% | Tragic 83.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.2% | Tragic 61.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 59.0% | Tragic 56.3% |
Associate's Degree | Good 47.1% | Tragic 43.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Good 38.9% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Excellent 15.6% | Fair 14.5% |
Professional Degree | Excellent 4.7% | Tragic 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Tragic 1.6% |
South American vs West Indian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between South American and West Indian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (9.9% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 21.6%), ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 19.6%), and self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 15.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of hearing disability (2.7% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 1.5%), disability age over 75 (46.8% compared to 48.6%, a difference of 4.0%), and disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 6.9%).
Disability Metric | South American | West Indian |
Disability | Exceptional 10.9% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Exceptional 10.3% | Poor 11.4% |
Females | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 12.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.4% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.9% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 12.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 22.2% | Tragic 24.5% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.8% | Tragic 48.6% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Exceptional 2.6% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.7% | Tragic 18.1% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 6.9% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 2.8% |