West Indian vs Kenyan Community Comparison
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West Indians
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863
SOCIAL INDEX
6.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
335th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
6,922
SOCIAL INDEX
66.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
135th/ 347
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Kenyan Integration in West Indian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 122,662,210 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Kenyans within West Indian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.338. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in West Indians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.016% in Kenyans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 West Indians corresponds to a decrease of 16.2 Kenyans.
West Indian vs Kenyan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between West Indian and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 24.5%, a difference of 25.0%), householder income over 65 years ($54,936 compared to $60,514, a difference of 10.2%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($89,906 compared to $98,970, a difference of 10.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($40,317 compared to $39,860, a difference of 1.1%), householder income under 25 years ($51,583 compared to $50,815, a difference of 1.5%), and median earnings ($45,132 compared to $46,462, a difference of 2.9%).
Income Metric | West Indian | Kenyan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,217 | Fair $42,808 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,765 | Fair $101,417 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,455 | Fair $84,085 |
Median Earnings | Poor $45,132 | Average $46,462 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,682 | Fair $53,647 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,317 | Average $39,860 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,583 | Tragic $50,815 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,205 | Poor $91,684 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $89,906 | Fair $98,970 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,936 | Fair $60,514 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Exceptional 24.5% |
West Indian vs Kenyan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between West Indian and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.3% compared to 11.6%, a difference of 40.5%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.1% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 37.4%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.7% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 36.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.1% compared to 20.2%, a difference of 4.6%), single female poverty (22.3% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 7.4%), and single mother poverty (30.8% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 8.6%).
Poverty Metric | West Indian | Kenyan |
Poverty | Tragic 15.0% | Fair 12.5% |
Families | Tragic 11.5% | Average 8.9% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Fair 11.3% |
Females | Tragic 16.1% | Average 13.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Average 20.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.2% | Average 13.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Fair 17.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Fair 16.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Average 16.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Fair 16.8% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.3% | Good 20.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Exceptional 15.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.8% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.7% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.3% | Good 11.6% |
West Indian vs Kenyan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between West Indian and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (22.4% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 39.7%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.6% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 29.8%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (12.8% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 28.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 3.4%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.5% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 8.4%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.4% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 10.7%).
Unemployment Metric | West Indian | Kenyan |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.4% | Excellent 5.1% |
Males | Tragic 6.7% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.6% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 22.4% | Exceptional 16.1% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.8% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 5.2% |
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 4.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.4% | Good 7.6% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Excellent 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.3% | Excellent 5.3% |
West Indian vs Kenyan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between West Indian and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (31.3% compared to 40.1%, a difference of 28.2%), in labor force | age 20-24 (71.3% compared to 77.0%, a difference of 8.0%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.5% compared to 67.6%, a difference of 4.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.1% compared to 85.4%, a difference of 1.6%), in labor force | age 35-44 (83.9% compared to 85.2%, a difference of 1.6%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.5% compared to 85.4%, a difference of 2.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | West Indian | Kenyan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.5% | Exceptional 67.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.3% | Exceptional 80.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 31.3% | Exceptional 40.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 71.3% | Exceptional 77.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.5% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.1% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.9% | Exceptional 85.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.4% | Exceptional 83.7% |
West Indian vs Kenyan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between West Indian and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (37.3% compared to 31.9%, a difference of 16.9%), single mother households (7.8% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 12.7%), and married-couple households (40.3% compared to 44.7%, a difference of 10.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (63.1% compared to 63.2%, a difference of 0.16%), divorced or separated (12.4% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 1.5%), and average family size (3.29 compared to 3.21, a difference of 2.4%).
Family Structure Metric | West Indian | Kenyan |
Family Households | Tragic 63.1% | Tragic 63.2% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.3% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.3% | Tragic 44.7% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Fair 3.21 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Fair 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 7.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.3% | Tragic 45.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.3% | Average 31.9% |
West Indian vs Kenyan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (23.7% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 144.4%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.2% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 44.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 19.1%, a difference of 38.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (76.4% compared to 90.4%, a difference of 18.3%), 2 or more vehicles in household (41.3% compared to 55.5%, a difference of 34.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 19.1%, a difference of 38.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | West Indian | Kenyan |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 23.7% | Excellent 9.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 76.4% | Excellent 90.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 41.3% | Average 55.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 13.7% | Fair 19.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.2% | Poor 6.1% |
West Indian vs Kenyan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between West Indian and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.6% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 22.4%), no schooling completed (2.5% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 21.2%), and professional degree (4.1% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 8.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.5% compared to 98.0%, a difference of 0.45%), kindergarten (97.5% compared to 98.0%, a difference of 0.46%), and 1st grade (97.5% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.46%).
Education Level Metric | West Indian | Kenyan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.5% | Good 2.0% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Average 98.0% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.5% | Average 98.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Average 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Average 97.9% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Average 97.8% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Average 97.5% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Average 97.4% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.3% | Good 97.1% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Good 96.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Good 95.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.7% | Good 95.1% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.4% | Good 94.0% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.0% | Excellent 92.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Good 91.5% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 86.9% | Excellent 89.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.1% | Good 86.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.5% | Excellent 66.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.3% | Good 60.5% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.8% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.8% | Good 38.7% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.5% | Good 15.3% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 4.1% | Average 4.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Excellent 1.9% |
West Indian vs Kenyan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in self-care disability (2.8% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 20.0%), ambulatory disability (6.9% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 18.8%), and vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 14.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (18.1% compared to 18.1%, a difference of 0.25%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 1.8%), and disability age over 75 (48.6% compared to 47.2%, a difference of 2.9%).
Disability Metric | West Indian | Kenyan |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 12.8% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Poor 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.0% | Fair 11.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.5% | Fair 23.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.6% | Average 47.2% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Excellent 2.8% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Tragic 18.1% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Exceptional 2.3% |