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).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
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%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
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%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
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%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
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%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
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%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
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%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
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%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
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:

Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability

2.4%

(94.8/100)

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

17.9%

(92.2/100)

Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5

1.0%

(91.6/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59

5.3%

(89.1/100)

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:

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

3.4%

(6.2/100)

Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available

11.3%

(9.6/100)

Percentage of Married-couple Family Households

38.4%

(14.4/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19

28.1%

(15.7/100)

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:

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

British West Indian Social Profile

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