Cape Verdean vs South African Community Comparison
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South African Integration in Cape Verdean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 73,288,024 people shows no correlation between the proportion of South Africans within Cape Verdean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.023. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Cape Verdeans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.000% in South Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Cape Verdeans corresponds to a decrease of 0.3 South Africans.
Cape Verdean vs South African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and South African communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($50,077 compared to $65,652, a difference of 31.1%), per capita income ($39,935 compared to $50,044, a difference of 25.3%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($87,580 compared to $109,719, a difference of 25.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($51,387 compared to $51,383, a difference of 0.010%), median female earnings ($38,614 compared to $41,825, a difference of 8.3%), and median earnings ($44,640 compared to $50,752, a difference of 13.7%).
Income Metric | Cape Verdean | South African |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,935 | Exceptional $50,044 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $91,848 | Exceptional $113,229 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,848 | Exceptional $93,379 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,640 | Exceptional $50,752 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $51,103 | Exceptional $61,460 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,614 | Exceptional $41,825 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,387 | Poor $51,383 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $85,758 | Exceptional $103,160 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $87,580 | Exceptional $109,719 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $50,077 | Exceptional $65,652 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.6% | Tragic 28.0% |
Cape Verdean vs South African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and South African communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (21.1% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 111.5%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (16.8% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 43.8%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.7% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 43.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.5% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 2.5%), single male poverty (13.8% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 8.1%), and single mother poverty (30.8% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 8.2%).
Poverty Metric | Cape Verdean | South African |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Excellent 11.7% |
Families | Tragic 10.9% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Males | Tragic 13.1% | Excellent 10.7% |
Females | Tragic 15.6% | Excellent 12.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.4% | Tragic 21.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.3% | Excellent 13.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.1% | Exceptional 16.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.7% | Exceptional 15.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.7% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.2% | Excellent 15.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.8% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.3% | Excellent 20.4% |
Single Fathers | Fair 16.5% | Good 16.1% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.8% | Excellent 28.5% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.7% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 16.8% | Excellent 11.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Cape Verdean vs South African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and South African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (11.4% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 51.6%), male unemployment (7.1% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 41.2%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (6.6% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 40.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.5% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 3.6%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.0% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 7.0%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 7.2%).
Unemployment Metric | Cape Verdean | South African |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Males | Tragic 7.1% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Good 5.2% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.5% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Excellent 10.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.0% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Good 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.6% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 11.4% | Exceptional 7.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 5.9% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.9% | Exceptional 8.7% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.9% | Good 5.4% |
Cape Verdean vs South African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and South African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (44.5% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 21.2%), in labor force | age 20-24 (78.3% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 4.4%), and in labor force | age > 16 (66.6% compared to 65.3%, a difference of 2.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-64 (80.0% compared to 79.7%, a difference of 0.37%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.1% compared to 82.6%, a difference of 0.64%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (85.6% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 0.69%).
Labor Participation Metric | Cape Verdean | South African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.6% | Good 65.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.0% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 44.5% | Average 36.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 78.3% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 86.0% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.6% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.8% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.1% | Fair 82.6% |
Cape Verdean vs South African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and South African communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.9% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 51.7%), single father households (2.9% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 37.8%), and births to unmarried women (41.3% compared to 30.5%, a difference of 35.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.17 compared to 3.17, a difference of 0.020%), family households with children (26.9% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 1.7%), and family households (61.8% compared to 63.4%, a difference of 2.7%).
Family Structure Metric | Cape Verdean | South African |
Family Households | Tragic 61.8% | Tragic 63.4% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Average 27.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.1% | Excellent 47.3% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Tragic 3.17 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.9% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.9% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.6% | Exceptional 47.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.1% | Excellent 11.8% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 41.3% | Excellent 30.5% |
Cape Verdean vs South African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and South African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (15.6% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 52.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.4% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 41.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.0% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 28.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (84.5% compared to 90.0%, a difference of 6.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (46.8% compared to 56.2%, a difference of 20.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.0% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 28.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Cape Verdean | South African |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.6% | Good 10.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 84.5% | Good 90.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 46.8% | Excellent 56.2% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.0% | Fair 19.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.4% | Fair 6.2% |
Cape Verdean vs South African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and South African communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.1% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 76.4%), professional degree (3.4% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 69.5%), and doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 61.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.0% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 1.4%), kindergarten (96.9% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 1.4%), and 1st grade (96.9% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 1.4%).
Education Level Metric | Cape Verdean | South African |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.1% | Exceptional 1.8% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.3% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.9% | Exceptional 98.3% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Exceptional 98.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 98.2% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Exceptional 98.1% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Exceptional 97.9% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Exceptional 97.7% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Exceptional 97.5% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Exceptional 96.6% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.5% | Exceptional 96.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 92.2% | Exceptional 95.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 90.8% | Exceptional 94.7% |
11th Grade | Tragic 89.1% | Exceptional 93.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 87.4% | Exceptional 92.4% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 85.1% | Exceptional 90.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 80.9% | Exceptional 87.5% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 56.0% | Exceptional 69.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 50.3% | Exceptional 64.1% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 38.8% | Exceptional 51.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 30.9% | Exceptional 43.6% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 18.1% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Exceptional 2.3% |
Cape Verdean vs South African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and South African communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.7% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 48.3%), disability age 35 to 64 (14.1% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 32.5%), and self-care disability (3.0% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 30.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of hearing disability (3.1% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 1.9%), disability age over 75 (50.1% compared to 45.5%, a difference of 10.1%), and cognitive disability (19.2% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 13.7%).
Disability Metric | Cape Verdean | South African |
Disability | Tragic 13.5% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Tragic 12.8% | Excellent 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 14.2% | Exceptional 11.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.7% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 7.0% | Good 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Good 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.4% | Exceptional 21.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.1% | Exceptional 45.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Good 2.1% |
Hearing | Poor 3.1% | Fair 3.1% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.2% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 3.0% | Exceptional 2.3% |