West Indian vs Samoan Community Comparison
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Samoan Integration in West Indian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 136,892,821 people shows a substantial negative correlation between the proportion of Samoans within West Indian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.528. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in West Indians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.043% in Samoans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 West Indians corresponds to a decrease of 42.9 Samoans.
West Indian vs Samoan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between West Indian and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 26.0%, a difference of 32.7%), householder income over 65 years ($54,936 compared to $65,427, a difference of 19.1%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($89,906 compared to $101,580, a difference of 13.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($50,682 compared to $51,389, a difference of 1.4%), median earnings ($45,132 compared to $44,206, a difference of 2.1%), and per capita income ($41,217 compared to $39,826, a difference of 3.5%).
Income Metric | West Indian | Samoan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,217 | Tragic $39,826 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,765 | Fair $100,344 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,455 | Good $86,498 |
Median Earnings | Poor $45,132 | Tragic $44,206 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,682 | Tragic $51,389 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,317 | Tragic $37,498 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,583 | Exceptional $54,610 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,205 | Fair $92,385 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $89,906 | Good $101,580 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,936 | Exceptional $65,427 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Fair 26.0% |
West Indian vs Samoan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between West Indian and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.1% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 41.1%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.7% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 41.0%), and receiving food stamps (16.3% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 34.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single female poverty (22.3% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 8.1%), single mother poverty (30.8% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 8.2%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (15.2% compared to 13.5%, a difference of 12.8%).
Poverty Metric | West Indian | Samoan |
Poverty | Tragic 15.0% | Good 12.0% |
Families | Tragic 11.5% | Good 8.6% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Good 10.9% |
Females | Tragic 16.1% | Good 13.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 18.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.2% | Average 13.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Excellent 16.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Good 15.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Excellent 15.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Excellent 15.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.3% | Good 20.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Exceptional 13.8% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.8% | Excellent 28.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.7% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.3% | Fair 12.1% |
West Indian vs Samoan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between West Indian and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (22.4% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 30.1%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (12.8% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 23.6%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.6% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 22.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 0.62%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 1.5%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 3.3%).
Unemployment Metric | West Indian | Samoan |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 5.5% |
Males | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 5.5% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Poor 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 22.4% | Excellent 17.2% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.8% | Average 10.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Average 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.3% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.4% | Tragic 7.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.3% | Average 5.4% |
West Indian vs Samoan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between West Indian and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (31.3% compared to 39.1%, a difference of 25.0%), in labor force | age 20-24 (71.3% compared to 77.4%, a difference of 8.5%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.5% compared to 65.5%, a difference of 1.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.5% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 0.27%), in labor force | age 45-54 (81.4% compared to 81.8%, a difference of 0.57%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (83.9% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 0.80%).
Labor Participation Metric | West Indian | Samoan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.5% | Exceptional 65.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.3% | Tragic 79.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 31.3% | Exceptional 39.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 71.3% | Exceptional 77.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.5% | Tragic 83.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.1% | Tragic 83.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.9% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.4% | Tragic 81.8% |
West Indian vs Samoan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between West Indian and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in married-couple households (40.3% compared to 48.7%, a difference of 20.6%), single mother households (7.8% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 20.0%), and single father households (2.2% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 18.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.4% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 3.2%), average family size (3.29 compared to 3.42, a difference of 3.9%), and family households (63.1% compared to 67.9%, a difference of 7.8%).
Family Structure Metric | West Indian | Samoan |
Family Households | Tragic 63.1% | Exceptional 67.9% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.3% | Exceptional 29.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.3% | Exceptional 48.7% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Exceptional 3.42 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.6% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.3% | Average 46.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Good 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.3% | Fair 32.6% |
West Indian vs Samoan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (23.7% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 210.7%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.2% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 118.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 81.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (76.4% compared to 92.4%, a difference of 21.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (41.3% compared to 61.5%, a difference of 49.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 81.6%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | West Indian | Samoan |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 23.7% | Exceptional 7.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 76.4% | Exceptional 92.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 41.3% | Exceptional 61.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 25.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.2% | Exceptional 9.2% |
West Indian vs Samoan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between West Indian and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (14.5% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 26.0%), professional degree (4.1% compared to 3.3%, a difference of 21.8%), and bachelor's degree (35.8% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 12.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of college, 1 year or more (56.3% compared to 56.2%, a difference of 0.16%), nursery school (97.5% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.25%), and kindergarten (97.5% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.26%).
Education Level Metric | West Indian | Samoan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.3% | Poor 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Tragic 95.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.7% | Poor 94.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.4% | Poor 93.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.0% | Fair 92.3% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Fair 90.8% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 86.9% | Poor 88.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.1% | Poor 84.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.5% | Tragic 63.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.3% | Tragic 56.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.8% | Tragic 41.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.8% | Tragic 31.8% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.5% | Tragic 11.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 4.1% | Tragic 3.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Tragic 1.4% |
West Indian vs Samoan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.6% compared to 3.3%, a difference of 25.7%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.3% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 10.6%), and ambulatory disability (6.9% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 9.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (12.2% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.10%), disability age 35 to 64 (12.0% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 0.56%), and cognitive disability (18.1% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 1.1%).
Disability Metric | West Indian | Samoan |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Tragic 11.9% |
Females | Tragic 12.8% | Poor 12.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Excellent 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.0% | Tragic 12.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.5% | Tragic 25.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.6% | Tragic 49.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Poor 2.2% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Tragic 3.3% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Poor 6.3% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.6% |