West Indian vs Asian Community Comparison
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Asian Integration in West Indian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 252,728,419 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Asians within West Indian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.361. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in West Indians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.235% in Asians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 West Indians corresponds to a decrease of 234.8 Asians.
West Indian vs Asian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between West Indian and Asian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 26.9%, a difference of 37.7%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($89,906 compared to $118,426, a difference of 31.7%), and median household income ($78,455 compared to $101,681, a difference of 29.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($51,583 compared to $57,003, a difference of 10.5%), median female earnings ($40,317 compared to $44,586, a difference of 10.6%), and median earnings ($45,132 compared to $53,690, a difference of 19.0%).
Income Metric | West Indian | Asian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,217 | Exceptional $50,057 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,765 | Exceptional $119,955 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,455 | Exceptional $101,681 |
Median Earnings | Poor $45,132 | Exceptional $53,690 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,682 | Exceptional $63,827 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,317 | Exceptional $44,586 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,583 | Exceptional $57,003 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,205 | Exceptional $112,666 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $89,906 | Exceptional $118,426 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,936 | Exceptional $68,822 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Tragic 26.9% |
West Indian vs Asian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between West Indian and Asian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.3% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 67.8%), child poverty among boys under 16 (20.3% compared to 13.5%, a difference of 49.8%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (20.1% compared to 13.5%, a difference of 49.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.1% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 15.9%), single mother poverty (30.8% compared to 26.0%, a difference of 18.7%), and single female poverty (22.3% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 22.0%).
Poverty Metric | West Indian | Asian |
Poverty | Tragic 15.0% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Families | Tragic 11.5% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Females | Tragic 16.1% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 18.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.2% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Exceptional 13.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Exceptional 13.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Exceptional 13.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.3% | Exceptional 18.3% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Exceptional 14.6% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.8% | Exceptional 26.0% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.1% | Excellent 10.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.7% | Good 12.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.3% | Exceptional 9.7% |
West Indian vs Asian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between West Indian and Asian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (22.4% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 32.9%), male unemployment (6.7% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 31.0%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.7% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 28.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 5.0%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 5.8%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 8.3%, a difference of 6.4%).
Unemployment Metric | West Indian | Asian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.4% | Excellent 5.1% |
Males | Tragic 6.7% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Good 5.2% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.6% | Good 11.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 22.4% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.8% | Good 10.2% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Average 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Excellent 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Exceptional 8.3% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.4% | Exceptional 6.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.3% | Exceptional 5.1% |
West Indian vs Asian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between West Indian and Asian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (31.3% compared to 34.1%, a difference of 8.8%), in labor force | age 20-24 (71.3% compared to 73.7%, a difference of 3.3%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.5% compared to 66.2%, a difference of 2.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (83.9% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.97%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.1% compared to 85.1%, a difference of 1.2%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.5% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 1.6%).
Labor Participation Metric | West Indian | Asian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.5% | Exceptional 66.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.3% | Exceptional 80.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 31.3% | Tragic 34.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 71.3% | Tragic 73.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.5% | Good 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.1% | Exceptional 85.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.9% | Exceptional 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.4% | Exceptional 83.4% |
West Indian vs Asian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between West Indian and Asian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.8% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 40.3%), births to unmarried women (37.3% compared to 26.8%, a difference of 39.2%), and married-couple households (40.3% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 22.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.29 compared to 3.28, a difference of 0.33%), family households (63.1% compared to 66.5%, a difference of 5.5%), and single father households (2.2% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 5.7%).
Family Structure Metric | West Indian | Asian |
Family Households | Tragic 63.1% | Exceptional 66.5% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.3% | Exceptional 29.1% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.3% | Exceptional 49.5% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Exceptional 3.28 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Exceptional 5.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.3% | Exceptional 48.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.3% | Exceptional 26.8% |
West Indian vs Asian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Asian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (23.7% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 164.2%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.2% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 66.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 51.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (76.4% compared to 91.1%, a difference of 19.3%), 2 or more vehicles in household (41.3% compared to 57.0%, a difference of 38.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 51.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | West Indian | Asian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 23.7% | Exceptional 9.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 76.4% | Exceptional 91.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 41.3% | Exceptional 57.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 20.8% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.2% | Exceptional 7.0% |
West Indian vs Asian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between West Indian and Asian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.6% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 52.6%), professional degree (4.1% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 36.0%), and master's degree (14.5% compared to 18.4%, a difference of 27.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.5% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.11%), 1st grade (97.5% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.11%), and 3rd grade (97.3% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.11%).
Education Level Metric | West Indian | Asian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.3% | Tragic 96.6% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.7% | Tragic 94.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.4% | Fair 93.5% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.0% | Average 92.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Good 91.4% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 86.9% | Good 89.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.1% | Exceptional 86.7% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.5% | Exceptional 69.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.3% | Exceptional 64.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.8% | Exceptional 52.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.8% | Exceptional 44.4% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.5% | Exceptional 18.4% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 4.1% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Exceptional 2.4% |
West Indian vs Asian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Asian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.0% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 28.0%), ambulatory disability (6.9% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 27.1%), and vision disability (2.4% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 25.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.6% compared to 46.9%, a difference of 3.5%), hearing disability (2.6% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 3.9%), and disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 4.2%).
Disability Metric | West Indian | Asian |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Females | Tragic 12.8% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.0% | Exceptional 9.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.5% | Exceptional 21.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.6% | Excellent 46.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 1.9% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Exceptional 2.3% |