African vs Central American Community Comparison
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African
Central American
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Africans
Central Americans
624
SOCIAL INDEX
3.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
341st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
1,952
SOCIAL INDEX
17.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
278th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Central American Integration in African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 441,767,231 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Central Americans within African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.006. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.002% in Central Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Africans corresponds to an increase of 1.7 Central Americans.
African vs Central American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between African and Central American communities in the United States are seen in householder income under 25 years ($46,838 compared to $52,626, a difference of 12.4%), median household income ($72,650 compared to $78,803, a difference of 8.5%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($78,986 compared to $85,144, a difference of 7.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($36,530 compared to $36,492, a difference of 0.10%), median male earnings ($47,994 compared to $48,093, a difference of 0.21%), and wage/income gap (22.9% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 0.73%).
Income Metric | African | Central American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,785 | Tragic $38,560 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,820 | Tragic $91,087 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $72,650 | Tragic $78,803 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,955 | Tragic $42,280 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $47,994 | Tragic $48,093 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,530 | Tragic $36,492 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $46,838 | Good $52,626 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $78,986 | Tragic $85,144 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $84,925 | Tragic $90,951 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $53,711 | Tragic $56,321 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.9% | Exceptional 23.1% |
African vs Central American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between African and Central American communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (18.3% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 14.8%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (22.8% compared to 19.9%, a difference of 14.8%), and married-couple family poverty (6.0% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 13.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (33.3% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 4.7%), family poverty (11.8% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 4.9%), and female poverty (16.9% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 5.8%).
Poverty Metric | African | Central American |
Poverty | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 14.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 16.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.8% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 17.0% | Tragic 15.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 22.8% | Tragic 20.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 20.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 20.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.9% | Tragic 20.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.7% | Poor 13.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.8% | Tragic 23.0% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.3% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.3% | Tragic 31.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 6.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 13.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 14.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 14.1% |
African vs Central American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between African and Central American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.2% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 11.9%), male unemployment (6.3% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 11.6%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 10.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female unemployment (5.9% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 0.28%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.1% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.31%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 3.6%).
Unemployment Metric | African | Central American |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.7% |
Males | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.5% | Tragic 18.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.6% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 4.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 5.5% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Poor 5.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.2% |
African vs Central American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between African and Central American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (38.0% compared to 34.8%, a difference of 9.1%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.6% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 2.2%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.9% compared to 79.1%, a difference of 1.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 0.090%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.2% compared to 83.7%, a difference of 0.56%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.9% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 0.68%).
Labor Participation Metric | African | Central American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.6% | Exceptional 66.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.9% | Tragic 79.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 38.0% | Tragic 34.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.2% | Tragic 83.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.4% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.9% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.5% | Tragic 81.7% |
African vs Central American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between African and Central American communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.5% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 16.3%), divorced or separated (13.2% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 8.9%), and births to unmarried women (39.7% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 8.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of currently married (41.8% compared to 43.3%, a difference of 3.6%), average family size (3.25 compared to 3.41, a difference of 4.9%), and family households (62.1% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 6.2%).
Family Structure Metric | African | Central American |
Family Households | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Poor 27.2% | Exceptional 29.1% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Tragic 43.9% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Exceptional 3.41 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.9% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 7.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.8% | Tragic 43.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 39.7% | Tragic 36.7% |
African vs Central American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between African and Central American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.8% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 21.8%), no vehicles in household (12.3% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 14.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.2% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 12.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (87.8% compared to 89.2%, a difference of 1.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.8% compared to 54.7%, a difference of 5.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.2% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 12.6%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | African | Central American |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.3% | Fair 10.8% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 87.8% | Fair 89.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.8% | Fair 54.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.2% | Exceptional 20.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 7.1% |
African vs Central American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between African and Central American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.2% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 55.8%), doctorate degree (1.6% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 7.7%), and college, under 1 year (61.1% compared to 57.7%, a difference of 6.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.9% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 1.3%), kindergarten (97.8% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 1.3%), and 1st grade (97.8% compared to 96.5%, a difference of 1.3%).
Education Level Metric | African | Central American |
No Schooling Completed | Fair 2.2% | Tragic 3.4% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.9% | Tragic 96.6% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 96.6% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 96.5% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Tragic 96.4% |
3rd Grade | Poor 97.6% | Tragic 96.1% |
4th Grade | Poor 97.4% | Tragic 95.5% |
5th Grade | Poor 97.2% | Tragic 95.1% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.9% | Tragic 94.5% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.8% | Tragic 92.1% |
8th Grade | Poor 95.4% | Tragic 91.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 90.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 88.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Tragic 86.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.6% | Tragic 85.2% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.5% | Tragic 82.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.4% | Tragic 79.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.1% | Tragic 57.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.0% | Tragic 52.1% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.1% | Tragic 39.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.9% | Tragic 31.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 12.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Tragic 1.5% |
African vs Central American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between African and Central American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (13.6% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 21.4%), disability age 18 to 34 (7.4% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 19.6%), and disability age 5 to 17 (6.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 18.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.9% compared to 48.8%, a difference of 0.10%), disability age 65 to 74 (26.2% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 4.4%), and cognitive disability (18.6% compared to 17.7%, a difference of 5.6%).
Disability Metric | African | Central American |
Disability | Tragic 13.0% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Tragic 13.4% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Excellent 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.6% | Average 11.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 26.2% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.9% | Tragic 48.8% |
Vision | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 17.7% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.0% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.5% |