West Indian vs Nicaraguan Community Comparison
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West Indians
Nicaraguans
863
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6.2/ 100
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335th/ 347
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3,542
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32.9/ 100
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Nicaraguan Integration in West Indian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 180,824,561 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Nicaraguans within West Indian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.166. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in West Indians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.019% in Nicaraguans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 West Indians corresponds to an increase of 19.0 Nicaraguans.
West Indian vs Nicaraguan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between West Indian and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 23.4%, a difference of 19.8%), median female earnings ($40,317 compared to $36,904, a difference of 9.2%), and median earnings ($45,132 compared to $43,026, a difference of 4.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median family income ($92,765 compared to $92,231, a difference of 0.58%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($87,205 compared to $87,751, a difference of 0.63%), and householder income over 65 years ($54,936 compared to $54,474, a difference of 0.85%).
Income Metric | West Indian | Nicaraguan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,217 | Tragic $39,372 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,765 | Tragic $92,231 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,455 | Tragic $79,737 |
Median Earnings | Poor $45,132 | Tragic $43,026 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,682 | Tragic $49,215 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,317 | Tragic $36,904 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,583 | Exceptional $53,275 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,205 | Tragic $87,751 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $89,906 | Tragic $92,554 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,936 | Tragic $54,474 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Exceptional 23.4% |
West Indian vs Nicaraguan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between West Indian and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.1% compared to 18.1%, a difference of 16.4%), single father poverty (18.0% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 13.5%), and single male poverty (13.8% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 11.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (16.3% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 0.68%), single mother poverty (30.8% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 3.2%), and single female poverty (22.3% compared to 21.3%, a difference of 4.6%).
Poverty Metric | West Indian | Nicaraguan |
Poverty | Tragic 15.0% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 10.6% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Tragic 16.1% | Tragic 15.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 18.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.2% | Tragic 14.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Tragic 19.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Tragic 18.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Tragic 18.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Tragic 18.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.3% | Fair 21.3% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.8% | Poor 29.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 15.0% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.7% | Tragic 16.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.3% | Tragic 16.1% |
West Indian vs Nicaraguan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between West Indian and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (12.8% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 30.3%), male unemployment (6.7% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 29.6%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.6% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 29.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.5% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 1.0%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 7.5%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 7.7%).
Unemployment Metric | West Indian | Nicaraguan |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.4% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 6.7% | Excellent 5.1% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.6% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 22.4% | Average 17.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.8% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Fair 5.6% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.7% | Excellent 4.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.4% | Exceptional 7.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.3% | Poor 5.6% |
West Indian vs Nicaraguan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between West Indian and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (31.3% compared to 32.4%, a difference of 3.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (71.3% compared to 73.2%, a difference of 2.7%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (81.4% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 1.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.1% compared to 83.9%, a difference of 0.20%), in labor force | age 35-44 (83.9% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.28%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.5% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 0.51%).
Labor Participation Metric | West Indian | Nicaraguan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.5% | Average 65.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.3% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 31.3% | Tragic 32.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 71.3% | Tragic 73.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.5% | Tragic 83.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.1% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.9% | Poor 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.4% | Average 82.8% |
West Indian vs Nicaraguan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between West Indian and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.2% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 18.9%), married-couple households (40.3% compared to 45.2%, a difference of 12.0%), and single mother households (7.8% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 8.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of births to unmarried women (37.3% compared to 36.6%, a difference of 1.8%), average family size (3.29 compared to 3.36, a difference of 2.1%), and divorced or separated (12.4% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 5.1%).
Family Structure Metric | West Indian | Nicaraguan |
Family Households | Tragic 63.1% | Exceptional 67.4% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.3% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.3% | Tragic 45.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Exceptional 3.36 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.6% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 7.2% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.3% | Tragic 44.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 13.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.3% | Tragic 36.6% |
West Indian vs Nicaraguan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (23.7% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 145.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.2% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 64.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 20.7%, a difference of 50.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (76.4% compared to 90.4%, a difference of 18.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (41.3% compared to 56.1%, a difference of 35.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 20.7%, a difference of 50.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | West Indian | Nicaraguan |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 23.7% | Excellent 9.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 76.4% | Excellent 90.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 41.3% | Good 56.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 20.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.2% | Exceptional 7.0% |
West Indian vs Nicaraguan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between West Indian and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.5% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 18.7%), master's degree (14.5% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 16.0%), and bachelor's degree (35.8% compared to 33.1%, a difference of 7.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.5% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.47%), kindergarten (97.5% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.48%), and 1st grade (97.5% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.49%).
Education Level Metric | West Indian | Nicaraguan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.9% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.1% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.0% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 96.9% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 96.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 95.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.3% | Tragic 95.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 93.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Tragic 93.0% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.7% | Tragic 91.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.4% | Tragic 90.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.0% | Tragic 88.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Tragic 87.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 86.9% | Tragic 84.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.1% | Tragic 80.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.5% | Tragic 59.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.3% | Tragic 53.9% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.8% | Tragic 41.5% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.8% | Tragic 33.1% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.5% | Tragic 12.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 4.1% | Tragic 3.9% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Tragic 1.5% |
West Indian vs Nicaraguan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.0% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 17.5%), ambulatory disability (6.9% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 13.1%), and disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 10.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.6% compared to 48.3%, a difference of 0.72%), disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 1.6%), and disability age 65 to 74 (24.5% compared to 23.9%, a difference of 2.2%).
Disability Metric | West Indian | Nicaraguan |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Females | Tragic 12.8% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.0% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.5% | Poor 23.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.6% | Tragic 48.3% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Good 6.1% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.6% |