American vs South American Community Comparison
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Americans
South Americans
3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
220th/ 347
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5,097
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48.5/ 100
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186th/ 347
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South American Integration in American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 493,730,599 people shows no correlation between the proportion of South Americans within American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.044. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.002% in South Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Americans corresponds to a decrease of 2.4 South Americans.
American vs South American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between American and South American communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($75,932 compared to $86,824, a difference of 14.3%), per capita income ($39,039 compared to $44,114, a difference of 13.0%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($84,791 compared to $95,362, a difference of 12.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($50,761 compared to $54,492, a difference of 7.3%), householder income over 65 years ($55,527 compared to $59,854, a difference of 7.8%), and median earnings ($42,742 compared to $46,804, a difference of 9.5%).
Income Metric | American | South American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,039 | Good $44,114 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,096 | Fair $101,856 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,932 | Good $86,824 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,742 | Good $46,804 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,761 | Average $54,492 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,777 | Average $39,698 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,860 | Exceptional $53,939 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,791 | Good $95,362 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,536 | Average $100,837 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $55,527 | Fair $59,854 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.8% | Excellent 25.0% |
American vs South American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between American and South American communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (15.8% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 30.6%), single father poverty (20.1% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 25.6%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (16.4% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 23.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (12.2% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 2.2%), family poverty (9.8% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 5.7%), and married-couple family poverty (5.3% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 6.3%).
Poverty Metric | American | South American |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Average 12.3% |
Families | Tragic 9.8% | Fair 9.3% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Average 11.1% |
Females | Tragic 14.6% | Average 13.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.6% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.4% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.5% | Good 16.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.3% | Average 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.8% | Good 16.1% |
Single Males | Tragic 15.8% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.5% | Exceptional 20.0% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.1% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.5% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.6% | Tragic 12.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Tragic 14.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Poor 12.4% |
American vs South American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between American and South American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.3% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 23.2%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.4% compared to 8.5%, a difference of 22.0%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.2% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 13.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.7% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 0.22%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.8% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 0.80%), and male unemployment (5.2% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.81%).
Unemployment Metric | American | South American |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.0% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Tragic 18.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.2% | Average 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Good 4.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Fair 4.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Excellent 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.3% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Poor 5.7% |
American vs South American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between American and South American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.3% compared to 33.6%, a difference of 20.0%), in labor force | age > 16 (62.1% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 6.3%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.0% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 3.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.1% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.9%), in labor force | age 30-34 (82.7% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 2.5%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.4% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 2.9%).
Labor Participation Metric | American | South American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 66.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.0% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.3% | Tragic 33.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.1% | Tragic 73.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.7% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.4% | Exceptional 83.3% |
American vs South American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between American and South American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (36.4% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 14.6%), divorced or separated (13.2% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 8.9%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 5.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother households (6.6% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 0.17%), family households (65.5% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 0.81%), and married-couple households (47.9% compared to 46.6%, a difference of 2.9%).
Family Structure Metric | American | South American |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.5% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Fair 27.3% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.9% | Average 46.6% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.16 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.0% | Fair 46.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.4% | Average 31.8% |
American vs South American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between American and South American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 37.4%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 35.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 28.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 89.5%, a difference of 3.3%), 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 15.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 28.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | American | South American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Average 10.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Fair 89.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 60.0% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Tragic 17.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
American vs South American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between American and South American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 44.4%), professional degree (3.6% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 31.6%), and master's degree (12.3% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 27.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ged/equivalency (84.7% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 0.16%), 12th grade, no diploma (91.0% compared to 90.3%, a difference of 0.69%), and nursery school (98.4% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.81%).
Education Level Metric | American | South American |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 96.8% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.3% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Good 92.7% | Tragic 91.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 91.0% | Tragic 90.3% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Poor 84.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.0% | Poor 64.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.4% | Fair 59.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.8% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Good 38.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.3% | Excellent 15.6% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Fair 1.8% |
American vs South American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between American and South American communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 53.8%), hearing disability (3.9% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 45.6%), and disability age 35 to 64 (13.9% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 40.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.2% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 2.5%), disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 3.5%), and self-care disability (2.8% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 15.6%).
Disability Metric | American | South American |
Disability | Tragic 13.9% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.9% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.8% | Exceptional 22.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Excellent 46.8% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Good 17.2% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Exceptional 2.4% |