Somali vs British West Indian Community Comparison
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British West Indian Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 61,966,921 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of British West Indians within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.231. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.016% in British West Indians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to a decrease of 16.1 British West Indians.
Somali vs British West Indian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 18.0%, a difference of 17.9%), householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $51,844, a difference of 6.6%), and median family income ($94,085 compared to $88,987, a difference of 5.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of per capita income ($40,367 compared to $40,330, a difference of 0.090%), median household income ($75,782 compared to $75,647, a difference of 0.18%), and median male earnings ($49,025 compared to $49,636, a difference of 1.2%).
Income Metric | Somali | British West Indian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Tragic $40,330 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Tragic $88,987 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Tragic $75,647 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Tragic $44,552 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Tragic $49,636 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Good $40,299 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Fair $51,844 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Tragic $85,565 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Tragic $85,571 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Tragic $51,463 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Somali vs British West Indian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.2% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 31.8%), receiving food stamps (13.7% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 30.9%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.3% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 26.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of child poverty among girls under 16 (21.0% compared to 21.3%, a difference of 1.2%), child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 21.3%, a difference of 1.3%), and single male poverty (13.2% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 1.3%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | British West Indian |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 15.9% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 12.4% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Tragic 14.6% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 17.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 21.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 15.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 21.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 21.3% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 21.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 21.3% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.4% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Tragic 22.8% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Tragic 17.7% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Tragic 31.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 7.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 15.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 17.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 17.9% |
Somali vs British West Indian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (15.7% compared to 24.0%, a difference of 52.7%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.1% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 50.4%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 49.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.7% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 2.9%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 11.4%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 12.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | British West Indian |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 6.8% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 7.3% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 6.4% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 15.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Tragic 24.0% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Tragic 13.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Tragic 8.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Tragic 8.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 9.7% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.6% |
Somali vs British West Indian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 55.1%), in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 70.0%, a difference of 13.3%), and in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 64.4%, a difference of 7.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 84.0%, a difference of 2.0%), in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 84.0%, a difference of 2.7%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 81.2%, a difference of 2.9%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | British West Indian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Tragic 64.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Tragic 78.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Tragic 29.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Tragic 70.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Tragic 81.2% |
Somali vs British West Indian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 38.0%, a difference of 23.6%), single father households (2.5% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 14.7%), and single mother households (7.5% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 11.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.6% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 1.3%), married-couple households (39.0% compared to 38.3%, a difference of 1.8%), and family households with children (26.7% compared to 26.0%, a difference of 2.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | British West Indian |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Tragic 62.8% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Tragic 26.0% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Tragic 38.3% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Exceptional 3.32 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 8.4% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Tragic 39.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Tragic 38.0% |
Somali vs British West Indian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 29.7%, a difference of 170.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 3.5%, a difference of 45.5%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 35.4%, a difference of 44.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 70.4%, a difference of 26.5%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 41.4%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 35.4%, a difference of 44.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | British West Indian |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Tragic 29.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Tragic 70.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Tragic 35.4% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Tragic 11.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 3.5% |
Somali vs British West Indian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 20.1%), bachelor's degree (38.1% compared to 34.5%, a difference of 10.7%), and college, under 1 year (65.8% compared to 59.5%, a difference of 10.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 5th grade (96.5% compared to 96.5%, a difference of 0.010%), 4th grade (96.6% compared to 96.7%, a difference of 0.11%), and 3rd grade (96.8% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.20%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | British West Indian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.7% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.3% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.3% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.2% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.0% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 96.7% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.5% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 96.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 94.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 94.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 93.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 91.8% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Tragic 90.3% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Tragic 88.5% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Tragic 85.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Tragic 82.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Tragic 59.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Tragic 54.5% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Tragic 42.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Tragic 34.5% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Tragic 13.8% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Tragic 3.8% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Tragic 1.5% |
Somali vs British West Indian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 18 to 34 (7.3% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 22.0%), ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 21.7%), and disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 0.99%, a difference of 21.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (11.9% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 0.52%), disability age 65 to 74 (25.1% compared to 24.7%, a difference of 1.8%), and disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 48.7%, a difference of 2.4%).
Disability Metric | Somali | British West Indian |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Poor 12.0% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Good 11.1% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Exceptional 0.99% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Exceptional 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 24.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Tragic 48.7% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Exceptional 2.4% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 18.2% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 7.0% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Tragic 2.8% |