West Indian vs Tongan Community Comparison
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West Indian
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West Indians
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863
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6.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
335th/ 347
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7,132
SOCIAL INDEX
68.8/ 100
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130th/ 347
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Tongan Integration in West Indian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 68,305,827 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Tongans within West Indian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.167. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in West Indians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.016% in Tongans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 West Indians corresponds to an increase of 16.3 Tongans.
West Indian vs Tongan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between West Indian and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 27.5%, a difference of 40.4%), householder income over 65 years ($54,936 compared to $68,235, a difference of 24.2%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($89,906 compared to $108,643, a difference of 20.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of per capita income ($41,217 compared to $41,693, a difference of 1.1%), median earnings ($45,132 compared to $45,665, a difference of 1.2%), and median male earnings ($50,682 compared to $53,218, a difference of 5.0%).
Income Metric | West Indian | Tongan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,217 | Tragic $41,693 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,765 | Excellent $105,967 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,455 | Exceptional $93,076 |
Median Earnings | Poor $45,132 | Fair $45,665 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,682 | Fair $53,218 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,317 | Tragic $38,288 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,583 | Exceptional $56,972 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,205 | Exceptional $99,604 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $89,906 | Exceptional $108,643 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,936 | Exceptional $68,235 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Tragic 27.5% |
West Indian vs Tongan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between West Indian and Tongan 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 13.4%, a difference of 51.6%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.1% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 51.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (30.8% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 16.1%), single female poverty (22.3% compared to 18.8%, a difference of 18.7%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.1% compared to 17.1%, a difference of 23.0%).
Poverty Metric | West Indian | Tongan |
Poverty | Tragic 15.0% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Families | Tragic 11.5% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Females | Tragic 16.1% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 17.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.2% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Exceptional 14.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Exceptional 13.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Exceptional 13.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.3% | Exceptional 13.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.3% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Exceptional 12.2% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.8% | Exceptional 26.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 9.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.7% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.3% | Exceptional 9.7% |
West Indian vs Tongan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between West Indian and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.9% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 43.3%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.5% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 42.0%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (22.4% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 40.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 12.8%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.3% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 13.8%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 16.5%).
Unemployment Metric | West Indian | Tongan |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Males | Tragic 6.7% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.6% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 22.4% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.8% | Exceptional 9.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.4% | Exceptional 6.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Exceptional 6.7% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.3% | Exceptional 4.7% |
West Indian vs Tongan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between West Indian and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (31.3% compared to 41.2%, a difference of 31.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (71.3% compared to 77.9%, a difference of 9.3%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.5% compared to 67.5%, a difference of 4.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (83.9% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 0.29%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.1% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 0.75%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.5% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | West Indian | Tongan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.5% | Exceptional 67.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.3% | Exceptional 80.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 31.3% | Exceptional 41.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 71.3% | Exceptional 77.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.5% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.1% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.9% | Tragic 83.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.4% | Excellent 83.1% |
West Indian vs Tongan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between West Indian and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 34.2%), births to unmarried women (37.3% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 31.3%), and married-couple households (40.3% compared to 51.6%, a difference of 27.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.29 compared to 3.49, a difference of 6.1%), family households (63.1% compared to 69.6%, a difference of 10.4%), and divorced or separated (12.4% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 11.8%).
Family Structure Metric | West Indian | Tongan |
Family Households | Tragic 63.1% | Exceptional 69.6% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.3% | Exceptional 31.2% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.3% | Exceptional 51.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Exceptional 3.49 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.3% | Exceptional 48.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.3% | Exceptional 28.4% |
West Indian vs Tongan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (23.7% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 230.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.2% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 137.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 93.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (76.4% compared to 92.9%, a difference of 21.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (41.3% compared to 63.5%, a difference of 53.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (13.7% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 93.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | West Indian | Tongan |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 23.7% | Exceptional 7.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 76.4% | Exceptional 92.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 41.3% | Exceptional 63.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 26.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.2% | Exceptional 10.0% |
West Indian vs Tongan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between West Indian and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (14.5% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 15.7%), professional degree (4.1% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 9.0%), and no schooling completed (2.5% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 8.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 7th grade (95.2% compared to 95.4%, a difference of 0.16%), nursery school (97.5% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.21%), and 1st grade (97.5% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.22%).
Education Level Metric | West Indian | Tongan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.3% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 95.4% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.7% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.4% | Tragic 93.3% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.0% | Poor 92.2% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Poor 90.7% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 86.9% | Tragic 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.1% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.5% | Fair 64.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.3% | Poor 57.8% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.8% | Tragic 43.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.8% | Tragic 34.3% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.5% | Tragic 12.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 4.1% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Poor 1.7% |
West Indian vs Tongan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between West Indian and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in ambulatory disability (6.9% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 27.6%), self-care disability (2.8% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 24.2%), and vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 19.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.6% compared to 48.3%, a difference of 0.57%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.3% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 1.7%), and cognitive disability (18.1% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 1.9%).
Disability Metric | West Indian | Tongan |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Females | Tragic 12.8% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Excellent 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.0% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.5% | Fair 23.8% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.6% | Tragic 48.3% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Tragic 17.8% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Exceptional 2.2% |