Central American vs Korean Community Comparison
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Korean Integration in Central American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 472,270,769 people shows a moderate negative correlation between the proportion of Koreans within Central American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.454. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Central Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.033% in Koreans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Central Americans corresponds to a decrease of 33.1 Koreans.
Central American vs Korean Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Central American and Korean communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($85,144 compared to $103,824, a difference of 21.9%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($90,951 compared to $110,334, a difference of 21.3%), and median family income ($91,087 compared to $110,103, a difference of 20.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($52,626 compared to $57,730, a difference of 9.7%), wage/income gap (23.1% compared to 25.4%, a difference of 10.1%), and median female earnings ($36,492 compared to $41,276, a difference of 13.1%).
Income Metric | Central American | Korean |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $38,560 | Good $44,522 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $91,087 | Exceptional $110,103 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,803 | Exceptional $95,018 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,280 | Exceptional $48,727 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,093 | Excellent $56,672 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,492 | Exceptional $41,276 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,626 | Exceptional $57,730 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $85,144 | Exceptional $103,824 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,951 | Exceptional $110,334 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $56,321 | Exceptional $67,472 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.1% | Good 25.4% |
Central American vs Korean Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Central American and Korean communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (6.7% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 46.5%), child poverty under the age of 16 (20.0% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 44.5%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (20.2% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 44.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.0% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 14.2%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.9% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 17.5%), and single male poverty (13.2% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 19.7%).
Poverty Metric | Central American | Korean |
Poverty | Tragic 14.6% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Females | Tragic 16.0% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Good 19.9% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.5% | Exceptional 12.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Exceptional 14.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Exceptional 13.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.2% | Exceptional 14.1% |
Single Males | Poor 13.2% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Single Females | Tragic 23.0% | Exceptional 18.6% |
Single Fathers | Excellent 16.0% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.8% | Exceptional 26.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.7% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.4% | Exceptional 10.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.7% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Central American vs Korean Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Central American and Korean communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.2% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 15.5%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.4% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 14.6%), and female unemployment (5.9% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 9.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 1.3%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.6% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 2.5%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.0% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 3.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Central American | Korean |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.7% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Fair 5.3% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Poor 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.2% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.8% | Good 17.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Average 10.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.0% | Fair 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.9% | Fair 5.6% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Fair 4.8% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.8% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.2% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Excellent 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Fair 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Excellent 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.4% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Good 5.4% |
Central American vs Korean Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Central American and Korean communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (34.8% compared to 35.7%, a difference of 2.5%), in labor force | age 45-54 (81.7% compared to 82.9%, a difference of 1.5%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (83.5% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 1.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 75.4%, a difference of 0.52%), in labor force | age > 16 (66.1% compared to 65.7%, a difference of 0.60%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.7% compared to 84.2%, a difference of 0.61%).
Labor Participation Metric | Central American | Korean |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.1% | Exceptional 65.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.1% | Good 79.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.8% | Poor 35.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Good 75.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.7% | Tragic 84.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.0% | Fair 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.5% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.7% | Good 82.9% |
Central American vs Korean Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Central American and Korean communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.6% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 26.4%), births to unmarried women (36.7% compared to 30.1%, a difference of 21.9%), and single father households (2.9% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 19.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (29.1% compared to 29.2%, a difference of 0.16%), average family size (3.41 compared to 3.36, a difference of 1.6%), and family households (66.0% compared to 68.3%, a difference of 3.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Central American | Korean |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.0% | Exceptional 68.3% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.1% | Exceptional 29.2% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 43.9% | Exceptional 49.7% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.41 | Exceptional 3.36 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.9% | Fair 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.6% | Excellent 6.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.3% | Exceptional 47.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.7% | Excellent 30.1% |
Central American vs Korean Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Central American and Korean communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (10.8% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 35.1%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.1% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 21.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.5% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 17.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.2% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 3.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (54.7% compared to 61.0%, a difference of 11.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.5% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 17.6%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Central American | Korean |
No Vehicles Available | Fair 10.8% | Exceptional 8.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Fair 89.2% | Exceptional 92.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Fair 54.7% | Exceptional 61.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.5% | Exceptional 24.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.1% | Exceptional 8.6% |
Central American vs Korean Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Central American and Korean communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 42.9%), doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 17.9%), and bachelor's degree (31.9% compared to 37.0%, a difference of 16.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (96.6% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 1.1%), kindergarten (96.6% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 1.1%), and 1st grade (96.5% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 1.1%).
Education Level Metric | Central American | Korean |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 96.6% |
7th Grade | Tragic 92.1% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Tragic 95.0% |
9th Grade | Tragic 90.4% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 86.9% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 85.2% | Fair 90.8% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 82.5% | Poor 88.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 79.2% | Average 85.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 57.7% | Good 65.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 52.1% | Average 59.7% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.4% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Fair 37.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.2% | Poor 14.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Poor 1.7% |
Central American vs Korean Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Central American and Korean communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 12.1%), vision disability (2.3% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 11.2%), and disability age 65 to 74 (25.1% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 8.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (11.4% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 0.050%), disability age over 75 (48.8% compared to 48.6%, a difference of 0.39%), and disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 0.47%).
Disability Metric | Central American | Korean |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Males | Exceptional 10.8% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Excellent 5.5% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.2% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Average 11.2% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Good 23.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.8% | Tragic 48.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Fair 3.1% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.7% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.0% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.5% | Poor 2.5% |