Cajun vs Central American Community Comparison
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Cajun
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Cajuns
Central Americans
2,029
SOCIAL INDEX
17.8/ 100
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275th/ 347
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1,952
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17.1/ 100
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278th/ 347
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Central American Integration in Cajun Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 145,430,916 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of Central Americans within Cajun communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.054. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Cajuns within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.016% in Central Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Cajuns corresponds to an increase of 15.6 Central Americans.
Cajun vs Central American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Cajun and Central American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (33.9% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 46.6%), householder income under 25 years ($45,338 compared to $52,626, a difference of 16.1%), and median household income ($70,605 compared to $78,803, a difference of 11.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($42,189 compared to $42,280, a difference of 0.21%), per capita income ($37,527 compared to $38,560, a difference of 2.8%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($82,393 compared to $85,144, a difference of 3.3%).
Income Metric | Cajun | Central American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,527 | Tragic $38,560 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,157 | Tragic $91,087 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $70,605 | Tragic $78,803 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,189 | Tragic $42,280 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,325 | Tragic $48,093 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $34,034 | Tragic $36,492 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $45,338 | Good $52,626 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $82,393 | Tragic $85,144 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $83,015 | Tragic $90,951 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $51,397 | Tragic $56,321 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 33.9% | Exceptional 23.1% |
Cajun vs Central American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Cajun and Central American communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (19.1% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 45.0%), single father poverty (23.1% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 44.7%), and single female poverty (30.6% compared to 23.0%, a difference of 33.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (13.7% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 3.4%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.0% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 5.3%), and male poverty (13.9% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 5.6%).
Poverty Metric | Cajun | Central American |
Poverty | Tragic 15.7% | Tragic 14.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Tragic 17.5% | Tragic 16.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.7% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 19.9% | Tragic 15.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 24.1% | Tragic 20.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 22.1% | Tragic 20.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 22.2% | Tragic 20.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 22.6% | Tragic 20.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 19.1% | Poor 13.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 30.6% | Tragic 23.0% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 23.1% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 40.3% | Tragic 31.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 13.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 14.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 14.1% |
Cajun vs Central American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Cajun and Central American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (12.5% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 42.2%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.8% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 15.4%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (8.0% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 14.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.2% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 0.30%), unemployment (5.6% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 1.2%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 3.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Cajun | Central American |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.6% | Tragic 18.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.0% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 4.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 12.5% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.8% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.2% |
Cajun vs Central American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Cajun and Central American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.8% compared to 34.8%, a difference of 8.4%), in labor force | age > 16 (61.8% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 7.0%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (75.5% compared to 79.1%, a difference of 4.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.1% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 0.040%), in labor force | age 25-29 (82.5% compared to 83.7%, a difference of 1.4%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (81.5% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 2.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | Cajun | Central American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 61.8% | Exceptional 66.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 75.5% | Tragic 79.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 37.8% | Tragic 34.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.1% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.5% | Tragic 83.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 81.5% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 78.1% | Tragic 81.7% |
Cajun vs Central American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Cajun and Central American communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.5% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 16.2%), births to unmarried women (41.0% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 11.6%), and divorced or separated (13.4% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 10.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (64.8% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 1.9%), single mother households (7.3% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 3.7%), and family households with children (27.7% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 5.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Cajun | Central American |
Family Households | Excellent 64.8% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Excellent 27.7% | Exceptional 29.1% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.4% | Tragic 43.9% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Exceptional 3.41 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.9% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 7.6% |
Currently Married | Good 47.1% | Tragic 43.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.4% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 41.0% | Tragic 36.7% |
Cajun vs Central American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Cajun and Central American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 28.2%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.0% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 19.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 6.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.7% compared to 89.2%, a difference of 2.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.7% compared to 54.7%, a difference of 5.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 6.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Cajun | Central American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.4% | Fair 10.8% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.7% | Fair 89.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.7% | Fair 54.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.3% | Exceptional 20.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 6.0% | Exceptional 7.1% |
Cajun vs Central American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Cajun and Central American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 97.6%), master's degree (11.0% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 11.2%), and bachelor's degree (29.6% compared to 31.9%, a difference of 7.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 0.41%), college, under 1 year (57.3% compared to 57.7%, a difference of 0.57%), and nursery school (98.4% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 1.8%).
Education Level Metric | Cajun | Central American |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Tragic 3.4% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 96.6% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 96.6% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 96.5% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 96.4% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 96.1% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Tragic 95.5% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 95.1% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.6% | Tragic 94.5% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.8% | Tragic 92.1% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.3% | Tragic 91.6% |
9th Grade | Good 95.1% | Tragic 90.4% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.4% | Tragic 88.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 86.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.1% | Tragic 85.2% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.3% | Tragic 82.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.4% | Tragic 79.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 57.3% | Tragic 57.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 51.2% | Tragic 52.1% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 37.4% | Tragic 39.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 29.6% | Tragic 31.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.0% | Tragic 12.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.5% |
Cajun vs Central American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Cajun and Central American communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.9% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 44.1%), disability age 35 to 64 (15.3% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 37.1%), and disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 36.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.8% compared to 17.7%, a difference of 0.82%), disability age over 75 (50.7% compared to 48.8%, a difference of 3.8%), and disability age 65 to 74 (27.9% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 11.1%).
Disability Metric | Cajun | Central American |
Disability | Tragic 14.6% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Tragic 14.4% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Tragic 14.9% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.6% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 7.2% | Excellent 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.2% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 15.3% | Average 11.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.9% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.7% | Tragic 48.8% |
Vision | Tragic 3.1% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 17.7% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.8% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.5% |