Central American vs Nicaraguan Community Comparison
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Nicaraguan Integration in Central American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 285,722,124 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Nicaraguans within Central American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.248. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Central Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.022% in Nicaraguans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Central Americans corresponds to an increase of 21.8 Nicaraguans.
Central American vs Nicaraguan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Central American and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($56,321 compared to $54,474, a difference of 3.4%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($85,144 compared to $87,751, a difference of 3.1%), and median male earnings ($48,093 compared to $49,215, a difference of 2.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($36,492 compared to $36,904, a difference of 1.1%), median household income ($78,803 compared to $79,737, a difference of 1.2%), and householder income under 25 years ($52,626 compared to $53,275, a difference of 1.2%).
Income Metric | Central American | Nicaraguan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $38,560 | Tragic $39,372 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $91,087 | Tragic $92,231 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,803 | Tragic $79,737 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,280 | Tragic $43,026 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,093 | Tragic $49,215 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,492 | Tragic $36,904 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,626 | Exceptional $53,275 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $85,144 | Tragic $87,751 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,951 | Tragic $92,554 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $56,321 | Tragic $54,474 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.1% | Exceptional 23.4% |
Central American vs Nicaraguan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Central American and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (14.1% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 14.1%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.7% compared to 16.6%, a difference of 12.7%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.4% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 12.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.0% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 0.34%), married-couple family poverty (6.7% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 0.75%), and poverty (14.6% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 4.6%).
Poverty Metric | Central American | Nicaraguan |
Poverty | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 10.6% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Tragic 16.0% | Tragic 15.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Good 19.9% | Exceptional 18.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 14.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Tragic 19.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 18.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Tragic 18.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.2% | Tragic 18.2% |
Single Males | Poor 13.2% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Single Females | Tragic 23.0% | Fair 21.3% |
Single Fathers | Excellent 16.0% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.8% | Poor 29.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 6.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 15.0% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 16.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 16.1% |
Central American vs Nicaraguan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Central American and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.2% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 13.2%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 12.3%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.7% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 11.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.4% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 0.35%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.2% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 6.1%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.1% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 6.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Central American | Nicaraguan |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.7% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Excellent 5.1% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.8% | Average 17.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.0% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.9% | Fair 5.6% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Excellent 4.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.8% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.2% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Exceptional 7.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Poor 5.6% |
Central American vs Nicaraguan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Central American and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (34.8% compared to 32.4%, a difference of 7.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 73.2%, a difference of 2.6%), and in labor force | age > 16 (66.1% compared to 65.1%, a difference of 1.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.0% compared to 83.9%, a difference of 0.070%), in labor force | age 20-64 (79.1% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 0.26%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.7% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 0.74%).
Labor Participation Metric | Central American | Nicaraguan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.1% | Average 65.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.1% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.8% | Tragic 32.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Tragic 73.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.7% | Tragic 83.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.0% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.5% | Poor 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.7% | Average 82.8% |
Central American vs Nicaraguan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Central American and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.9% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 8.2%), divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 7.0%), and single mother households (7.6% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 5.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of births to unmarried women (36.7% compared to 36.6%, a difference of 0.29%), average family size (3.41 compared to 3.36, a difference of 1.5%), and currently married (43.3% compared to 44.2%, a difference of 2.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Central American | Nicaraguan |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.0% | Exceptional 67.4% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.1% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 43.9% | Tragic 45.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.41 | Exceptional 3.36 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.6% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.6% | Tragic 7.2% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.3% | Tragic 44.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Tragic 13.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.7% | Tragic 36.6% |
Central American vs Nicaraguan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Central American and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (10.8% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 11.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (54.7% compared to 56.1%, a difference of 2.6%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (7.1% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 2.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 3 or more vehicles in household (20.5% compared to 20.7%, a difference of 1.1%), 1 or more vehicles in household (89.2% compared to 90.4%, a difference of 1.3%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (7.1% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 2.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Central American | Nicaraguan |
No Vehicles Available | Fair 10.8% | Excellent 9.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Fair 89.2% | Excellent 90.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Fair 54.7% | Good 56.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.5% | Exceptional 20.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.1% | Exceptional 7.0% |
Central American vs Nicaraguan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Central American and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.4% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 15.5%), professional degree (3.6% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 9.8%), and associate's degree (39.4% compared to 41.5%, a difference of 5.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of kindergarten (96.6% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.46%), nursery school (96.6% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.47%), and 1st grade (96.5% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.47%).
Education Level Metric | Central American | Nicaraguan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 2.9% |
Nursery School | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 97.1% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 97.0% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.9% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Tragic 96.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 96.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 95.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 95.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 92.1% | Tragic 93.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Tragic 93.0% |
9th Grade | Tragic 90.4% | Tragic 91.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 90.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 86.9% | Tragic 88.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 85.2% | Tragic 87.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 82.5% | Tragic 84.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 79.2% | Tragic 80.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 57.7% | Tragic 59.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 52.1% | Tragic 53.9% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.4% | Tragic 41.5% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Tragic 33.1% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 12.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Tragic 3.9% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.5% |
Central American vs Nicaraguan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Central American and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (11.2% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 9.5%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.2% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 5.8%), and disability age 65 to 74 (25.1% compared to 23.9%, a difference of 5.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female disability (11.9% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 0.20%), hearing disability (2.7% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 0.28%), and vision disability (2.3% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 0.36%).
Disability Metric | Central American | Nicaraguan |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Males | Exceptional 10.8% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Excellent 5.5% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.2% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Average 11.2% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Poor 23.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.8% | Tragic 48.3% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.7% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.0% | Good 6.1% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.6% |