African vs Costa Rican Community Comparison
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Costa Rican Integration in African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 241,024,650 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Costa Ricans within African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.144. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Africans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.001% in Costa Ricans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Africans corresponds to a decrease of 1.2 Costa Ricans.
African vs Costa Rican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between African and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($84,925 compared to $102,779, a difference of 21.0%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($78,986 compared to $95,565, a difference of 21.0%), and median household income ($72,650 compared to $87,262, a difference of 20.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($36,530 compared to $39,622, a difference of 8.5%), wage/income gap (22.9% compared to 25.3%, a difference of 10.2%), and median earnings ($41,955 compared to $46,645, a difference of 11.2%).
Income Metric | African | Costa Rican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,785 | Good $44,090 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,820 | Good $103,989 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $72,650 | Excellent $87,262 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,955 | Average $46,645 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $47,994 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,530 | Average $39,622 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $46,838 | Exceptional $53,106 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $78,986 | Good $95,565 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $84,925 | Good $102,779 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $53,711 | Good $61,638 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.9% | Good 25.3% |
African vs Costa Rican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between African and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (21.7% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 35.8%), child poverty among girls under 16 (21.9% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 35.4%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (22.8% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 35.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.6% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 6.6%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.6% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 11.2%), and single father poverty (18.3% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 12.6%).
Poverty Metric | African | Costa Rican |
Poverty | Tragic 15.6% | Good 12.2% |
Families | Tragic 11.8% | Average 9.0% |
Males | Tragic 14.2% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 16.9% | Good 13.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.8% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 17.0% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 22.8% | Good 16.9% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Good 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Good 16.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.9% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.7% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.8% | Good 20.7% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.3% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.3% | Average 29.0% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.0% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.6% | Poor 11.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 12.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 15.1% | Average 11.6% |
African vs Costa Rican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between African and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.6% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 20.0%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 19.6%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 17.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 0.35%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.49%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 0.92%).
Unemployment Metric | African | Costa Rican |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.1% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 6.3% | Fair 5.4% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.5% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 10.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.6% | Average 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.4% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.6% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.1% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 5.5% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Poor 5.2% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Poor 7.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Good 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.5% | Average 5.5% |
African vs Costa Rican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between African and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (38.0% compared to 36.3%, a difference of 4.6%), in labor force | age 45-54 (80.5% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 2.8%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.9% compared to 79.7%, a difference of 2.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 75.2%, a difference of 0.33%), in labor force | age 30-34 (83.4% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 1.4%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.6% compared to 65.6%, a difference of 1.5%).
Labor Participation Metric | African | Costa Rican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.6% | Exceptional 65.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.9% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 38.0% | Fair 36.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.2% | Exceptional 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.4% | Fair 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.9% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.5% | Average 82.8% |
African vs Costa Rican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between African and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.2% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 25.7%), births to unmarried women (39.7% compared to 32.7%, a difference of 21.4%), and married-couple households (40.9% compared to 47.2%, a difference of 15.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.25 compared to 3.26, a difference of 0.070%), family households with children (27.2% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 4.4%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 4.5%).
Family Structure Metric | African | Costa Rican |
Family Households | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Poor 27.2% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Excellent 47.2% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Excellent 3.26 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.8% | Average 46.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Average 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 39.7% | Fair 32.7% |
African vs Costa Rican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between African and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (12.3% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 29.3%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.8% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 16.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.2% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 13.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (87.8% compared to 90.5%, a difference of 3.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.8% compared to 56.9%, a difference of 9.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.2% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 13.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | African | Costa Rican |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 9.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 87.8% | Exceptional 90.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.8% | Exceptional 56.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.2% | Exceptional 20.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 6.8% |
African vs Costa Rican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between African and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (3.7% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 21.8%), doctorate degree (1.6% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 17.8%), and master's degree (12.9% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 16.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (93.1% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 0.020%), nursery school (97.9% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.030%), and kindergarten (97.8% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.030%).
Education Level Metric | African | Costa Rican |
No Schooling Completed | Fair 2.2% | Poor 2.2% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.9% | Poor 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Poor 97.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
4th Grade | Poor 97.4% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Poor 97.2% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.9% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.8% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Poor 95.4% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Tragic 91.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.6% | Tragic 90.5% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.5% | Tragic 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.4% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.1% | Poor 64.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.0% | Fair 58.6% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.1% | Fair 46.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.9% | Average 37.7% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.9% | Average 15.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Average 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Average 1.8% |
African vs Costa Rican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between African and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (13.6% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 26.5%), ambulatory disability (7.0% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 17.9%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.4% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 17.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age under 5 (1.4% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 2.4%), hearing disability (3.0% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 3.9%), and disability age over 75 (48.9% compared to 46.9%, a difference of 4.2%).
Disability Metric | African | Costa Rican |
Disability | Tragic 13.0% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Tragic 12.6% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 13.4% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Average 5.6% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.6% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 26.2% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.9% | Excellent 46.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.5% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.6% | Excellent 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.0% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Excellent 2.4% |