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SOCIAL INDEX
41.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
300th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
British West Indian Geographic Distribution
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).

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:
#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:
- 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.