Cajun vs Spanish American Community Comparison
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2,029
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17.8/ 100
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275th/ 347
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1,871
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16.3/ 100
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Spanish American Integration in Cajun Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 63,154,133 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Spanish Americans within Cajun communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.016. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Cajuns within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.007% in Spanish Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Cajuns corresponds to a decrease of 7.0 Spanish Americans.
Cajun vs Spanish American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Cajun and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (33.9% compared to 24.6%, a difference of 37.6%), householder income over 65 years ($51,397 compared to $57,021, a difference of 10.9%), and median female earnings ($34,034 compared to $36,391, a difference of 6.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($42,189 compared to $42,316, a difference of 0.30%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($82,393 compared to $83,722, a difference of 1.6%), and householder income under 25 years ($45,338 compared to $46,913, a difference of 3.5%).
Income Metric | Cajun | Spanish American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,527 | Tragic $39,012 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,157 | Tragic $90,322 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $70,605 | Tragic $75,386 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,189 | Tragic $42,316 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,325 | Tragic $49,008 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $34,034 | Tragic $36,391 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $45,338 | Tragic $46,913 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $82,393 | Tragic $83,722 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $83,015 | Tragic $87,836 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $51,397 | Tragic $57,021 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 33.9% | Exceptional 24.6% |
Cajun vs Spanish American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Cajun and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (23.1% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 36.7%), single male poverty (19.1% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 34.1%), and single female poverty (30.6% compared to 24.2%, a difference of 26.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 65 (11.9% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 2.4%), receiving food stamps (13.7% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 2.4%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.0% compared to 13.5%, a difference of 3.6%).
Poverty Metric | Cajun | Spanish American |
Poverty | Tragic 15.7% | Tragic 14.7% |
Families | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 13.4% |
Females | Tragic 17.5% | Tragic 16.2% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.7% | Tragic 21.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 19.9% | Tragic 16.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 24.1% | Tragic 20.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 22.1% | Tragic 19.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 22.2% | Tragic 19.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 22.6% | Tragic 19.8% |
Single Males | Tragic 19.1% | Tragic 14.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 30.6% | Tragic 24.2% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 23.1% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 40.3% | Tragic 32.3% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.2% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 13.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 14.0% |
Cajun vs Spanish American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Cajun and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (12.5% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 56.3%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.8% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 29.8%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.2% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 19.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.97%), unemployment (5.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 1.4%), and male unemployment (5.8% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 1.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Cajun | Spanish American |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.6% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.7% |
Females | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.6% | Tragic 18.2% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.0% | Tragic 10.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 4.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.2% | Average 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 12.5% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Fair 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.8% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Cajun vs Spanish American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Cajun and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.8% compared to 39.0%, a difference of 3.2%), in labor force | age 20-64 (75.5% compared to 77.8%, a difference of 3.2%), and in labor force | age > 16 (61.8% compared to 63.6%, a difference of 2.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.1% compared to 75.8%, a difference of 1.1%), in labor force | age 25-29 (82.5% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 1.1%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (81.5% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 1.5%).
Labor Participation Metric | Cajun | Spanish American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 61.8% | Tragic 63.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 75.5% | Tragic 77.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 37.8% | Exceptional 39.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.1% | Exceptional 75.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.5% | Tragic 83.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 81.5% | Tragic 82.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 78.1% | Tragic 80.1% |
Cajun vs Spanish American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Cajun and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.5% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 14.3%), births to unmarried women (41.0% compared to 38.6%, a difference of 6.2%), and currently married (47.1% compared to 45.0%, a difference of 4.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (13.4% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 0.18%), family households (64.8% compared to 64.1%, a difference of 1.0%), and family households with children (27.7% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 1.1%).
Family Structure Metric | Cajun | Spanish American |
Family Households | Excellent 64.8% | Fair 64.1% |
Family Households with Children | Excellent 27.7% | Average 27.4% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.4% | Tragic 44.5% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Good 3.24 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.8% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 7.0% |
Currently Married | Good 47.1% | Tragic 45.0% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 13.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 41.0% | Tragic 38.6% |
Cajun vs Spanish American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Cajun and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.0% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 33.6%), 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 23.0%, a difference of 19.3%), and no vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 7.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.7% compared to 91.4%, a difference of 0.33%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.7% compared to 58.9%, a difference of 2.1%), and no vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 7.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Cajun | Spanish American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.4% | Exceptional 9.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.7% | Exceptional 91.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.7% | Exceptional 58.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.3% | Exceptional 23.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 6.0% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Cajun vs Spanish American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Cajun and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 24.6%), master's degree (11.0% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 18.9%), and doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 17.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 11th grade (91.4% compared to 91.4%, a difference of 0.040%), nursery school (98.4% compared to 98.0%, a difference of 0.37%), and kindergarten (98.3% compared to 98.0%, a difference of 0.37%).
Education Level Metric | Cajun | Spanish American |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Fair 2.1% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Average 98.0% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.3% | Average 98.0% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Average 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Average 97.9% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Average 97.8% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Fair 97.5% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Fair 97.3% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.6% | Fair 97.0% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.8% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.3% | Tragic 95.4% |
9th Grade | Good 95.1% | Tragic 94.2% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.4% | Tragic 92.9% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.1% | Tragic 89.9% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.3% | Tragic 87.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.4% | Tragic 83.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 57.3% | Tragic 62.6% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 51.2% | Tragic 56.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 37.4% | Tragic 41.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 29.6% | Tragic 33.1% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.0% | Tragic 13.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 3.9% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Poor 1.7% |
Cajun vs Spanish American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Cajun and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 40.5%), disability age 5 to 17 (7.2% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 15.2%), and disability age 35 to 64 (15.3% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 12.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of hearing disability (3.9% compared to 4.0%, a difference of 0.49%), cognitive disability (17.8% compared to 18.0%, a difference of 0.95%), and disability age over 75 (50.7% compared to 50.0%, a difference of 1.3%).
Disability Metric | Cajun | Spanish American |
Disability | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 13.6% |
Males | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Tragic 14.9% | Tragic 14.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.6% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 15.3% | Tragic 13.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.9% | Tragic 25.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.7% | Tragic 50.0% |
Vision | Tragic 3.1% | Tragic 2.9% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Tragic 4.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 18.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 7.1% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.8% |