Cajun vs Costa Rican Community Comparison
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Cajuns
Costa Ricans
2,029
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17.8/ 100
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275th/ 347
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5,399
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51.5/ 100
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Costa Rican Integration in Cajun Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 103,177,568 people shows a mild positive correlation between the proportion of Costa Ricans within Cajun communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.367. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Cajuns within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.092% in Costa Ricans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Cajuns corresponds to an increase of 91.8 Costa Ricans.
Cajun vs Costa Rican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Cajun and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (33.9% compared to 25.3%, a difference of 34.0%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($83,015 compared to $102,779, a difference of 23.8%), and median household income ($70,605 compared to $87,262, a difference of 23.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($52,325 compared to $54,279, a difference of 3.7%), median earnings ($42,189 compared to $46,645, a difference of 10.6%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($82,393 compared to $95,565, a difference of 16.0%).
Income Metric | Cajun | Costa Rican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,527 | Good $44,090 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,157 | Good $103,989 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $70,605 | Excellent $87,262 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,189 | Average $46,645 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,325 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $34,034 | Average $39,622 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $45,338 | Exceptional $53,106 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $82,393 | Good $95,565 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $83,015 | Good $102,779 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $51,397 | Good $61,638 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 33.9% | Good 25.3% |
Cajun vs Costa Rican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Cajun and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 25-34 year olds (19.9% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 50.9%), single male poverty (19.1% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 49.0%), and single female poverty (30.6% compared to 20.7%, a difference of 48.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 65 (11.9% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 4.9%), married-couple family poverty (5.6% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 9.1%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.0% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 9.6%).
Poverty Metric | Cajun | Costa Rican |
Poverty | Tragic 15.7% | Good 12.2% |
Families | Tragic 11.9% | Average 9.0% |
Males | Tragic 13.9% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 17.5% | Good 13.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.7% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 19.9% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 24.1% | Good 16.9% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 22.1% | Good 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 22.2% | Good 16.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 22.6% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 19.1% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Tragic 30.6% | Good 20.7% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 23.1% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 40.3% | Average 29.0% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 11.9% | Poor 11.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 12.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Average 11.6% |
Cajun vs Costa Rican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Cajun and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (12.5% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 37.8%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.8% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 22.6%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.7% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 21.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 1.1%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 2.2%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 2.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Cajun | Costa Rican |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Fair 5.4% |
Females | Tragic 5.7% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.6% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.0% | Tragic 10.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.0% | Average 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.7% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.2% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Poor 7.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.8% | Good 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Average 5.5% |
Cajun vs Costa Rican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Cajun and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (61.8% compared to 65.6%, a difference of 6.2%), in labor force | age 45-54 (78.1% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 5.9%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (75.5% compared to 79.7%, a difference of 5.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.1% compared to 75.2%, a difference of 0.20%), in labor force | age 25-29 (82.5% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 3.0%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (82.0% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 3.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | Cajun | Costa Rican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 61.8% | Exceptional 65.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 75.5% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 37.8% | Fair 36.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.1% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.5% | Exceptional 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.0% | Fair 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 81.5% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 78.1% | Average 82.8% |
Cajun vs Costa Rican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Cajun and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (41.0% compared to 32.7%, a difference of 25.3%), single mother households (7.3% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 12.8%), and divorced or separated (13.4% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 11.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of currently married (47.1% compared to 46.5%, a difference of 1.3%), married-couple households (46.4% compared to 47.2%, a difference of 1.8%), and family households (64.8% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 1.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Cajun | Costa Rican |
Family Households | Excellent 64.8% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Excellent 27.7% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.4% | Excellent 47.2% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Excellent 3.26 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.3% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Good 47.1% | Average 46.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.4% | Average 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 41.0% | Fair 32.7% |
Cajun vs Costa Rican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Cajun and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.0% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 14.4%), no vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 13.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 6.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.7% compared to 90.5%, a difference of 1.3%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.7% compared to 56.9%, a difference of 1.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 6.6%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Cajun | Costa Rican |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.4% | Exceptional 9.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.7% | Exceptional 90.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.7% | Exceptional 56.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.3% | Exceptional 20.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 6.0% | Exceptional 6.8% |
Cajun vs Costa Rican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Cajun and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (11.0% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 36.5%), professional degree (3.4% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 32.6%), and no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 28.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (93.4% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 0.35%), nursery school (98.4% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.54%), and kindergarten (98.3% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.55%).
Education Level Metric | Cajun | Costa Rican |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Poor 2.2% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Poor 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.3% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 97.6% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.6% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.8% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.3% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Good 95.1% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.4% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 91.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.1% | Tragic 90.5% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.3% | Tragic 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.4% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 57.3% | Poor 64.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 51.2% | Fair 58.6% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 37.4% | Fair 46.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 29.6% | Average 37.7% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.0% | Average 15.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Average 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Average 1.8% |
Cajun vs Costa Rican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Cajun and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (15.3% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 42.9%), vision disability (3.1% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 40.4%), and hearing disability (3.9% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 34.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.8% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 4.5%), disability age over 75 (50.7% compared to 46.9%, a difference of 8.0%), and disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 14.5%).
Disability Metric | Cajun | Costa Rican |
Disability | Tragic 14.6% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Tragic 14.4% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 14.9% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.6% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 7.2% | Average 5.6% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.2% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 15.3% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.9% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.7% | Excellent 46.9% |
Vision | Tragic 3.1% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.8% | Excellent 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.8% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Excellent 2.4% |