Asian vs Puerto Rican Community Comparison
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8,712
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84.6/ 100
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Puerto Rican Integration in Asian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 461,505,046 people shows a moderate negative correlation between the proportion of Puerto Ricans within Asian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.479. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Asians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.018% in Puerto Ricans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Asians corresponds to a decrease of 18.2 Puerto Ricans.
Asian vs Puerto Rican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Asian and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($101,681 compared to $59,197, a difference of 71.8%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($118,426 compared to $69,234, a difference of 71.1%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($112,666 compared to $65,996, a difference of 70.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($44,586 compared to $31,560, a difference of 41.3%), householder income under 25 years ($57,003 compared to $39,726, a difference of 43.5%), and wage/income gap (26.9% compared to 18.7%, a difference of 43.9%).
Income Metric | Asian | Puerto Rican |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $50,057 | Tragic $31,268 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $119,955 | Tragic $70,423 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $101,681 | Tragic $59,197 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $53,690 | Tragic $35,560 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $63,827 | Tragic $40,071 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $44,586 | Tragic $31,560 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $57,003 | Tragic $39,726 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $112,666 | Tragic $65,996 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $118,426 | Tragic $69,234 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $68,822 | Tragic $42,550 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 18.7% |
Asian vs Puerto Rican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Asian and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (4.7% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 171.2%), receiving food stamps (9.7% compared to 26.0%, a difference of 168.1%), and family poverty (7.7% compared to 20.3%, a difference of 162.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.2% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 64.1%), single mother poverty (26.0% compared to 44.5%, a difference of 71.6%), and single female poverty (18.3% compared to 34.1%, a difference of 86.6%).
Poverty Metric | Asian | Puerto Rican |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.0% | Tragic 23.7% |
Families | Exceptional 7.7% | Tragic 20.3% |
Males | Exceptional 10.0% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Tragic 25.2% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.2% | Tragic 29.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 26.3% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 14.0% | Tragic 34.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.5% | Tragic 32.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.5% | Tragic 32.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.7% | Tragic 32.7% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.2% | Tragic 25.1% |
Single Females | Exceptional 18.3% | Tragic 34.1% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.6% | Tragic 31.5% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.0% | Tragic 44.5% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 12.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Excellent 10.4% | Tragic 21.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Tragic 23.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.7% | Tragic 26.0% |
Asian vs Puerto Rican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Asian and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.7% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 87.9%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.1% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 77.4%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.3% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 76.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.3% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 14.0%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.1% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 16.9%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.3% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 21.2%).
Unemployment Metric | Asian | Puerto Rican |
Unemployment | Excellent 5.1% | Tragic 8.4% |
Males | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 8.6% |
Females | Good 5.2% | Tragic 8.3% |
Youth < 25 | Good 11.4% | Tragic 18.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.9% | Tragic 27.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Good 10.2% | Tragic 16.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 8.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Tragic 6.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Average 4.9% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.3% | Tragic 6.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Excellent 5.1% | Tragic 5.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.3% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.7% | Tragic 12.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 13.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 9.0% |
Asian vs Puerto Rican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Asian and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (66.2% compared to 58.1%, a difference of 13.9%), in labor force | age 16-19 (34.1% compared to 30.3%, a difference of 12.2%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.4% compared to 75.9%, a difference of 9.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (85.1% compared to 81.2%, a difference of 4.8%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.7% compared to 80.7%, a difference of 5.0%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.8% compared to 80.4%, a difference of 5.5%).
Labor Participation Metric | Asian | Puerto Rican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.2% | Tragic 58.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.2% | Tragic 73.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.1% | Tragic 30.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.7% | Tragic 68.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Good 84.8% | Tragic 80.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.1% | Tragic 81.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.7% | Tragic 80.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.4% | Tragic 75.9% |
Asian vs Puerto Rican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Asian and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (26.8% compared to 45.7%, a difference of 70.5%), single mother households (5.6% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 56.3%), and divorced or separated (10.6% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 30.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.28 compared to 3.28, a difference of 0.050%), family households (66.5% compared to 64.2%, a difference of 3.7%), and family households with children (29.1% compared to 25.6%, a difference of 13.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Asian | Puerto Rican |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.5% | Fair 64.2% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.1% | Tragic 25.6% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.5% | Tragic 40.1% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.28 | Exceptional 3.28 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.1% | Tragic 2.6% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.6% | Tragic 8.7% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.4% | Tragic 39.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 13.9% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 26.8% | Tragic 45.7% |
Asian vs Puerto Rican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Asian and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.0% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 72.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.0% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 48.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.8% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 32.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.1% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 7.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.0% compared to 47.1%, a difference of 21.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.8% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 32.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Asian | Puerto Rican |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.0% | Tragic 15.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.1% | Tragic 84.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.0% | Tragic 47.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.8% | Tragic 15.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.0% | Tragic 4.7% |
Asian vs Puerto Rican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Asian and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (2.4% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 73.6%), professional degree (5.5% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 69.8%), and master's degree (18.4% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 65.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 2nd grade (97.5% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.040%), nursery school (97.6% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.070%), and kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.070%).
Education Level Metric | Asian | Puerto Rican |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.7% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 96.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 95.5% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 94.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 93.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 91.8% |
10th Grade | Fair 93.5% | Tragic 89.8% |
11th Grade | Average 92.5% | Tragic 88.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Good 91.4% | Tragic 86.5% |
High School Diploma | Good 89.4% | Tragic 84.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 86.7% | Tragic 81.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 69.4% | Tragic 56.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 64.2% | Tragic 52.2% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 52.1% | Tragic 40.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 44.4% | Tragic 31.0% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 18.4% | Tragic 11.2% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 5.5% | Tragic 3.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 1.4% |
Asian vs Puerto Rican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Asian and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (1.9% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 104.0%), disability age 5 to 17 (4.8% compared to 8.3%, a difference of 72.4%), and disability age 35 to 64 (9.4% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 69.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (46.9% compared to 52.9%, a difference of 12.7%), cognitive disability (16.7% compared to 19.2%, a difference of 14.7%), and hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.5%, a difference of 29.0%).
Disability Metric | Asian | Puerto Rican |
Disability | Exceptional 10.4% | Tragic 16.1% |
Males | Exceptional 10.0% | Tragic 15.6% |
Females | Exceptional 10.9% | Tragic 16.6% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Tragic 1.7% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 8.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.8% | Tragic 8.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 9.4% | Tragic 15.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 21.4% | Tragic 29.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.9% | Tragic 52.9% |
Vision | Exceptional 1.9% | Tragic 3.9% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Tragic 3.5% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.7% | Tragic 19.2% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.4% | Tragic 8.9% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.3% | Tragic 3.7% |