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Income
Poverty
Unemployment
Labor Participation
Family Structure
Vehicle Availability
Education Level
Disability

British West Indian Social Profile
Average

6,027
SOCIAL INDEX
41.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
300th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

British West Indian Income

In terms of income, British West Indians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (17.9%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($46,673), and median female earnings ($37,027), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($47,228), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($78,707), and median family income ($81,670).
British West Indian Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
39.6
/100
|
#242
Fair
$36,981
Median Family Income
30.0
/100
|
#278
Fair
$81,670
Median Household Income
33.9
/100
|
#274
Fair
$69,600
Median Earnings
38.9
/100
|
#235
Fair
$40,938
Median Male Earnings
32.5
/100
|
#261
Fair
$45,524
Median Female Earnings
51.0
/100
|
#146
Average
$37,027
Householder Age | Under 25 years
55.2
/100
|
#197
Average
$46,673
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
37.1
/100
|
#252
Fair
$78,300
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
28.9
/100
|
#288
Fair
$78,707
Householder Age | Over 65 years
28.3
/100
|
#324
Fair
$47,228
Wage/Income Gap
92.2
/100
|
#5
Exceptional
17.9%

British West Indian Poverty

In terms of poverty, British West Indians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (13.2%), poverty level among married-couple families (7.0%), and poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (15.3%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (17.0%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (15.1%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (21.7%).
British West Indian Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
56.2
/100
|
#303
Average
15.7%
Families
58.2
/100
|
#312
Average
12.3%
Males
58.1
/100
|
#308
Average
14.4%
Females
57.4
/100
|
#297
Average
16.8%
Females 18 to 24 years
65.5
/100
|
#246
Good
21.3%
Females 25 to 34 years
71.7
/100
|
#255
Good
15.3%
Children Under 5 years
57.2
/100
|
#282
Average
21.5%
Children Under 16 years
52.8
/100
|
#297
Average
21.4%
Boys Under 16 years
52.2
/100
|
#300
Average
21.7%
Girls Under 16 years
53.7
/100
|
#296
Average
21.3%
Single Males
82.9
/100
|
#226
Excellent
13.2%
Single Females
67.7
/100
|
#252
Good
23.0%
Single Fathers
71.0
/100
|
#232
Good
16.9%
Single Mothers
67.7
/100
|
#259
Good
31.6%
Married Couples
72.1
/100
|
#304
Good
7.0%
Seniors Over 65 years
46.4
/100
|
#329
Average
15.1%
Seniors Over 75 years
43.9
/100
|
#329
Average
17.0%
Receiving Food Stamps
58.6
/100
|
#325
Average
17.9%

British West Indian Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, British West Indians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.3%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (6.7%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.9%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (11.3%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (23.6%), and unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (15.2%).
British West Indian Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
78.4
/100
|
#316
Good
6.8%
Males
81.3
/100
|
#318
Excellent
7.2%
Females
74.9
/100
|
#312
Good
6.4%
Youth < 25
71.2
/100
|
#324
Good
15.2%
Age | 16 to 19 years
66.6
/100
|
#323
Good
23.6%
Age | 20 to 24 years
73.5
/100
|
#324
Good
13.3%
Age | 25 to 29 years
79.4
/100
|
#319
Good
8.4%
Age | 30 to 34 years
85.8
/100
|
#299
Excellent
6.7%
Age | 35 to 44 years
83.9
/100
|
#307
Excellent
5.9%
Age | 45 to 54 years
80.4
/100
|
#320
Excellent
5.7%
Age | 55 to 59 years
89.1
/100
|
#287
Excellent
5.3%
Age | 60 to 64 years
79.5
/100
|
#319
Good
5.8%
Age | 65 to 74 years
83.3
/100
|
#276
Excellent
5.8%
Seniors > 65
82.6
/100
|
#301
Excellent
5.8%
Seniors > 75
62.0
/100
|
#335
Good
11.3%
Women w/ Children < 6
84.7
/100
|
#205
Excellent
7.9%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
81.7
/100
|
#243
Excellent
9.4%
Women w/ Children < 18
74.1
/100
|
#297
Good
6.6%

British West Indian Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, British West Indians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.6%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (81.0%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (28.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (69.9%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.6%).
British West Indian Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
62.0
/100
|
#250
Good
64.6%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
73.5
/100
|
#275
Good
78.1%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
15.7
/100
|
#342
Poor
28.1%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
37.3
/100
|
#333
Fair
69.9%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
67.2
/100
|
#272
Good
83.2%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
79.9
/100
|
#254
Good
83.7%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
79.8
/100
|
#246
Good
83.6%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
74.3
/100
|
#274
Good
81.0%

British West Indian Family Structure

In terms of family structure, British West Indians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.2%), percentage of births to unmarried women (37.2%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of married-couple family households (38.4%), percentage of family households with children (26.4%), and percentage of population currently married (39.7%).
British West Indian Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
35.2
/100
|
#284
Fair
63.1%
Family Households with Children
17.7
/100
|
#315
Poor
26.4%
Married-couple Households
14.4
/100
|
#340
Poor
38.4%
Average Family Size
28.7
/100
|
#71
Fair
3.38
Single Father Households
89.0
/100
|
#113
Excellent
2.2%
Single Mother Households
27.9
/100
|
#330
Fair
8.6%
Currently Married
23.2
/100
|
#336
Fair
39.7%
Divorced or Separated
52.7
/100
|
#227
Average
12.5%
Births to Unmarried Women
53.9
/100
|
#276
Average
37.2%

British West Indian Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, British West Indians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (30.4%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (69.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (35.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (3.4%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (11.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (35.0%).
British West Indian Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
41.7
/100
|
#342
Average
30.4%
1+ Vehicles Available
34.9
/100
|
#343
Fair
69.7%
2+ Vehicles Available
15.9
/100
|
#343
Poor
35.0%
3+ Vehicles Available
9.6
/100
|
#343
Tragic
11.3%
4+ Vehicles Available
6.2
/100
|
#344
Tragic
3.4%

British West Indian Education Level

In terms of education level, British West Indians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (91.7%), percentage of population with no schooling (2.5%), and percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (88.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.4%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.8%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (13.6%).
British West Indian Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
55.4
/100
|
#289
Average
2.5%
Nursery School
43.8
/100
|
#291
Average
97.5%
Kindergarten
43.3
/100
|
#290
Average
97.4%
1st Grade
47.7
/100
|
#289
Average
97.4%
2nd Grade
47.7
/100
|
#291
Average
97.3%
3rd Grade
42.6
/100
|
#290
Average
97.2%
4th Grade
49.7
/100
|
#289
Average
96.9%
5th Grade
52.0
/100
|
#289
Average
96.6%
6th Grade
41.9
/100
|
#293
Average
96.1%
7th Grade
50.7
/100
|
#287
Average
94.9%
8th Grade
49.0
/100
|
#289
Average
94.4%
9th Grade
53.1
/100
|
#293
Average
93.1%
10th Grade
57.1
/100
|
#289
Average
91.7%
11th Grade
55.1
/100
|
#289
Average
90.2%
12th Grade, No Diploma
55.3
/100
|
#285
Average
88.4%
High School Diploma
50.3
/100
|
#291
Average
85.7%
GED/Equivalency
49.6
/100
|
#295
Average
81.7%
College, Under 1 year
46.8
/100
|
#284
Average
59.3%
College, 1 year or more
48.7
/100
|
#268
Average
54.3%
Associate's Degree
50.2
/100
|
#243
Average
41.9%
Bachelor's Degree
45.5
/100
|
#236
Average
34.0%
Master's Degree
37.8
/100
|
#227
Fair
13.6%
Professional Degree
29.7
/100
|
#238
Fair
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
17.8
/100
|
#273
Poor
1.4%

British West Indian Disability

In terms of disability, British West Indians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.4%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.0%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (5.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.1%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.7%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.8%).
British West Indian Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
68.5
/100
|
#184
Good
11.5%
Males
75.4
/100
|
#141
Good
10.8%
Females
63.0
/100
|
#241
Good
12.2%
Age | Under 5 years
91.6
/100
|
#35
Exceptional
1.0%
Age | 5 to 17 years
67.2
/100
|
#238
Good
5.7%
Age | 18 to 34 years
85.1
/100
|
#48
Excellent
5.5%
Age | 35 to 64 years
62.2
/100
|
#207
Good
11.5%
Age | 65 to 74 years
73.2
/100
|
#237
Good
24.5%
Age | Over 75 years
77.2
/100
|
#227
Good
48.5%
Vision
68.8
/100
|
#255
Good
2.3%
Hearing
94.8
/100
|
#7
Exceptional
2.4%
Cognitive
44.3
/100
|
#297
Average
18.1%
Ambulatory
60.7
/100
|
#289
Good
6.8%
Self-Care
60.0
/100
|
#303
Average
2.7%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of British West Indians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of British West Indians in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
2.4%
(94.8/100)
#2
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
17.9%
(92.2/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
1.0%
(91.6/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
5.3%
(89.1/100)
#5
Percentage of Single Father Households
2.2%
(89.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing British West Indians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing British West Indians in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
3.4%
(6.2/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available
11.3%
(9.6/100)
#3
Percentage of Married-couple Family Households
38.4%
(14.4/100)
#4
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
28.1%
(15.7/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available
35.0%
(15.9/100)
What is British West Indian per capita income in the United States?
British West Indian per capita income in the United States is $36,981, which is fair, ranking it 242nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian median family income in the United States?
British West Indian median family income in the United States is $81,670, which is fair, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian median household income in the United States?
British West Indian median household income in the United States is $69,600, which is fair, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian median earnings in the United States?
British West Indian median earnings in the United States is $40,938, which is fair, ranking it 235th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian median male earnings in the United States?
British West Indian median male earnings in the United States is $45,524, which is fair, ranking it 261st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian median female earnings in the United States?
British West Indian median female earnings in the United States is $37,027, which is average, ranking it 146th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
British West Indian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 17.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 5th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian poverty level in the United States?
British West Indian poverty level in the United States is 15.7%, which is average, ranking it 303rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian poverty level among families in the United States?
British West Indian poverty level among families in the United States is 12.3%, which is average, ranking it 312th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian poverty level among males in the United States?
British West Indian poverty level among males in the United States is 14.4%, which is average, ranking it 308th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian poverty level among females in the United States?
British West Indian poverty level among females in the United States is 16.8%, which is average, ranking it 297th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
British West Indian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 21.4%, which is average, ranking it 297th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian poverty level among single males in the United States?
British West Indian poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian poverty level among single females in the United States?
British West Indian poverty level among single females in the United States is 23.0%, which is good, ranking it 252nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
British West Indian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.9%, which is good, ranking it 232nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
British West Indian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 31.6%, which is good, ranking it 259th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
British West Indian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 17.9%, which is average, ranking it 325th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian unemployment in the United States?
British West Indian unemployment in the United States is 6.8%, which is good, ranking it 316th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
British West Indian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 7.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 318th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
British West Indian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.4%, which is good, ranking it 312th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian percentage of family households in the United States?
British West Indian percentage of family households in the United States is 63.1%, which is fair, ranking it 284th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
British West Indian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 26.4%, which is poor, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
British West Indian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 38.4%, which is poor, ranking it 340th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian average family size in the United States?
British West Indian average family size in the United States is 3.38, which is fair, ranking it 71st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian percentage of single father households in the United States?
British West Indian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 113th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
British West Indian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.6%, which is fair, ranking it 330th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
British West Indian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 39.7%, which is fair, ranking it 336th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
British West Indian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.5%, which is average, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
British West Indian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 37.2%, which is average, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
British West Indian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.5%, which is good, ranking it 184th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
British West Indian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.8%, which is good, ranking it 141st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is British West Indian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
British West Indian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.2%, which is good, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.

Definitions

Social Index (Si) is a quantitative measure of societal well-being and progress based on various factors and indicators.

Social Index Explained

Social Index refers to a cumulative metric used to assess and measure the overall well-being or social standing of a specific demographic group within a society. It combines multiple factors such as income, poverty rates, family structure, education levels, employment and unemployment rates, rates of illegitimate childbirths, divorce rates, and other relevant social indicators. The purpose of a social index is to provide a comprehensive snapshot of the social conditions and quality of life within a particular group.

Social Index Calculation

The calculation of a social index involves assigning weights or scores to various social factors and then summing up these scores to obtain an overall composite score. These scores are then multiplied by their respective weights and summed up to calculate the overall social index score for the demographic group being assessed. The resulting score provides a quantitative measure of the group's social well-being, allowing for comparisons, tracking changes over time, and informing policy and decision-making processes.

What Can Social Index be Used For

A social index can be used for various purposes, including:
  1. Assessing Social Well-being: The social index provides a quantitative measure of the overall well-being of a demographic group. It helps assess the social conditions, quality of life, and disparities within a population, allowing policymakers, researchers, and organizations to identify areas that require improvement or targeted interventions.
  2. Policy Evaluation: The index can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of social policies and interventions. By tracking changes in the social index score over time, policymakers can assess the impact of specific initiatives and make data-driven decisions regarding resource allocation and policy adjustments.
  3. Targeting Resources: The social index helps identify demographic groups or geographic regions that are facing greater social challenges or experiencing lower levels of well-being. It assists in targeting resources and interventions to address specific social issues, reduce disparities, and promote equitable development.
  4. Comparing Demographic Groups: The social index allows for comparisons between different demographic groups or across different regions. It provides insights into the relative social standing or well-being of these groups, facilitating a deeper understanding of disparities and informing policy efforts to address them.
  5. Advocacy and Awareness: The social index can be used as a tool for advocacy and raising awareness about social issues. By quantifying and visualizing social conditions, the index helps highlight areas of concern, draw attention to inequalities, and mobilize support for social change and policy reforms.
  6. Monitoring Progress: The index serves as a benchmark for monitoring progress and evaluating the impact of social development initiatives. It enables stakeholders to track changes in social indicators, identify trends, and measure the effectiveness of interventions over time.
  7. Academic and Research Purposes: The social index provides researchers with a comprehensive metric to study social phenomena and investigate the relationship between different social factors. It helps generate insights, support academic research, and contribute to the body of knowledge on social well-being and development.
  8. Overall, the social index serves as a valuable tool for understanding, measuring, and addressing social challenges. It informs policy decisions, facilitates targeted interventions, and promotes a more holistic approach to social development and well-being.