Central American vs South American Community Comparison
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Central Americans
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1,952
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17.1/ 100
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278th/ 347
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5,097
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48.5/ 100
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South American Integration in Central American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 464,511,208 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of South Americans within Central American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.050. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Central Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.006% in South Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Central Americans corresponds to an increase of 6.1 South Americans.
Central American vs South American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Central American and South American communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($38,560 compared to $44,114, a difference of 14.4%), median male earnings ($48,093 compared to $54,492, a difference of 13.3%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($85,144 compared to $95,362, a difference of 12.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($52,626 compared to $53,939, a difference of 2.5%), householder income over 65 years ($56,321 compared to $59,854, a difference of 6.3%), and wage/income gap (23.1% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 8.3%).
Income Metric | Central American | South American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $38,560 | Good $44,114 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $91,087 | Fair $101,856 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,803 | Good $86,824 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,280 | Good $46,804 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,093 | Average $54,492 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,492 | Average $39,698 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,626 | Exceptional $53,939 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $85,144 | Good $95,362 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,951 | Average $100,837 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $56,321 | Fair $59,854 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.1% | Excellent 25.0% |
Central American vs South American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Central American and South American communities in the United States are seen in child poverty among girls under 16 (20.2% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 25.5%), child poverty under the age of 16 (20.0% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 24.9%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (20.6% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 23.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.0% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 0.12%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.7% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 4.2%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.4% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 7.3%).
Poverty Metric | Central American | South American |
Poverty | Tragic 14.6% | Average 12.3% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Fair 9.3% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Average 11.1% |
Females | Tragic 16.0% | Average 13.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Good 19.9% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.5% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Good 16.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Average 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.2% | Good 16.1% |
Single Males | Poor 13.2% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 23.0% | Exceptional 20.0% |
Single Fathers | Excellent 16.0% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.8% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 12.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 14.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.1% | Poor 12.4% |
Central American vs South American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Central American and South American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 9.6%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.2% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 9.5%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.9% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 9.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.4% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 0.98%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.6% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 1.1%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.7% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 1.6%).
Unemployment Metric | Central American | South American |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.7% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.8% | Tragic 18.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.0% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.9% | Average 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Good 4.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.8% | Fair 4.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Excellent 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Poor 5.7% |
Central American vs South American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Central American and South American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (34.8% compared to 33.6%, a difference of 3.7%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 73.5%, a difference of 2.1%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (81.7% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 1.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (66.1% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 0.030%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.0% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.89%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.7% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | Central American | South American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.1% | Exceptional 66.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.1% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.8% | Tragic 33.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Tragic 73.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.7% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.0% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.5% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.7% | Exceptional 83.3% |
Central American vs South American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Central American and South American communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.9% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 23.4%), single mother households (7.6% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 15.7%), and births to unmarried women (36.7% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 15.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.030%), family households (66.0% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 0.050%), and family households with children (29.1% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 2.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Central American | South American |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.0% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.1% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 43.9% | Average 46.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.41 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.9% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.6% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.3% | Fair 46.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.7% | Average 31.8% |
Central American vs South American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Central American and South American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.1% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 27.7%), 3 or more vehicles in household (20.5% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 16.0%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (54.7% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 5.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.2% compared to 89.5%, a difference of 0.34%), no vehicles in household (10.8% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 2.7%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (54.7% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 5.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Central American | South American |
No Vehicles Available | Fair 10.8% | Average 10.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Fair 89.2% | Fair 89.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Fair 54.7% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.5% | Tragic 17.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.1% | Tragic 5.6% |
Central American vs South American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Central American and South American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 42.4%), professional degree (3.6% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 30.9%), and master's degree (12.2% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 28.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (96.6% compared to 97.6%, 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 | South American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
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 96.8% |
6th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 92.1% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 90.4% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 86.9% | Tragic 91.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 85.2% | Tragic 90.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 82.5% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 79.2% | Poor 84.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 57.7% | Poor 64.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 52.1% | Fair 59.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.4% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Good 38.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.2% | Excellent 15.6% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Fair 1.8% |
Central American vs South American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Central American and South American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (11.2% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 13.3%), disability age 65 to 74 (25.1% compared to 22.2%, a difference of 13.1%), and vision disability (2.3% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 9.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of hearing disability (2.7% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 2.1%), disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 2.5%), and disability age 5 to 17 (5.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 2.6%).
Disability Metric | Central American | South American |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Males | Exceptional 10.8% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Excellent 5.5% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.2% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Average 11.2% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Exceptional 22.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.8% | Excellent 46.8% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.7% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.0% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.5% | Exceptional 2.4% |