Costa Rican vs Nicaraguan Community Comparison
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Costa Rican
Nicaraguan
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Costa Ricans
Nicaraguans
5,399
SOCIAL INDEX
51.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
177th/ 347
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3,542
SOCIAL INDEX
32.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
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Nicaraguan Integration in Costa Rican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 192,543,975 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Nicaraguans within Costa Rican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.164. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Costa Ricans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.020% in Nicaraguans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Costa Ricans corresponds to a decrease of 20.3 Nicaraguans.
Costa Rican vs Nicaraguan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($61,638 compared to $54,474, a difference of 13.2%), median family income ($103,989 compared to $92,231, a difference of 12.8%), and per capita income ($44,090 compared to $39,372, a difference of 12.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($53,106 compared to $53,275, a difference of 0.32%), median female earnings ($39,622 compared to $36,904, a difference of 7.4%), and wage/income gap (25.3% compared to 23.4%, a difference of 7.9%).
Income Metric | Costa Rican | Nicaraguan |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,090 | Tragic $39,372 |
Median Family Income | Good $103,989 | Tragic $92,231 |
Median Household Income | Excellent $87,262 | Tragic $79,737 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,645 | Tragic $43,026 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,279 | Tragic $49,215 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,622 | Tragic $36,904 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,106 | Exceptional $53,275 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,565 | Tragic $87,751 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,779 | Tragic $92,554 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $61,638 | Tragic $54,474 |
Wage/Income Gap | Good 25.3% | Exceptional 23.4% |
Costa Rican vs Nicaraguan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (11.6% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 39.1%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (11.3% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 32.5%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.8% compared to 16.6%, a difference of 30.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.3% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 2.3%), single mother poverty (29.0% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 2.8%), and single female poverty (20.7% compared to 21.3%, a difference of 3.0%).
Poverty Metric | Costa Rican | Nicaraguan |
Poverty | Good 12.2% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Average 9.0% | Tragic 10.6% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Good 13.3% | Tragic 15.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.8% | Exceptional 18.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Tragic 14.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.9% | Tragic 19.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Good 16.0% | Tragic 18.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Good 16.1% | Tragic 18.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.2% | Tragic 18.2% |
Single Males | Average 12.8% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Single Females | Good 20.7% | Fair 21.3% |
Single Fathers | Average 16.3% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Single Mothers | Average 29.0% | Poor 29.8% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Tragic 6.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Poor 11.3% | Tragic 15.0% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 16.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Average 11.6% | Tragic 16.1% |
Costa Rican vs Nicaraguan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 11.1%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.8% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 8.4%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.5% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 7.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.71%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.4% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 0.84%), and unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.5% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 1.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Costa Rican | Nicaraguan |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Fair 5.4% | Excellent 5.1% |
Females | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.4% | Average 17.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.5% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Average 6.7% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.5% | Fair 5.6% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Excellent 4.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Good 4.5% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.0% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 5.4% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Poor 7.8% | Exceptional 7.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Good 8.8% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Average 5.5% | Poor 5.6% |
Costa Rican vs Nicaraguan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.3% compared to 32.4%, a difference of 12.1%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.2% compared to 73.2%, a difference of 2.8%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (85.0% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 2.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (82.8% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 0.0%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.3% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.22%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.7% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 0.50%).
Labor Participation Metric | Costa Rican | Nicaraguan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.6% | Average 65.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Fair 36.3% | Tragic 32.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Good 75.2% | Tragic 73.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.0% | Tragic 83.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.6% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Poor 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Average 82.8% | Average 82.8% |
Costa Rican vs Nicaraguan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.3% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 12.4%), births to unmarried women (32.7% compared to 36.6%, a difference of 12.0%), and single mother households (6.5% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 11.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (28.4% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 0.0%), family households (65.9% compared to 67.4%, a difference of 2.2%), and average family size (3.26 compared to 3.36, a difference of 3.2%).
Family Structure Metric | Costa Rican | Nicaraguan |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.9% | Exceptional 67.4% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.2% | Tragic 45.2% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.26 | Exceptional 3.36 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Tragic 2.6% |
Single Mother Households | Fair 6.5% | Tragic 7.2% |
Currently Married | Average 46.5% | Tragic 44.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Average 12.0% | Tragic 13.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Fair 32.7% | Tragic 36.6% |
Costa Rican vs Nicaraguan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.8% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 2.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (56.9% compared to 56.1%, a difference of 1.5%), and no vehicles in household (9.5% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 1.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.5% compared to 90.4%, a difference of 0.14%), 3 or more vehicles in household (20.6% compared to 20.7%, a difference of 0.66%), and no vehicles in household (9.5% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 1.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Costa Rican | Nicaraguan |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.5% | Excellent 9.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 90.5% | Excellent 90.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 56.9% | Good 56.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.6% | Exceptional 20.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 6.8% | Exceptional 7.0% |
Costa Rican vs Nicaraguan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.2% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 33.6%), doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 23.2%), and master's degree (15.0% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 20.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.8% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.77%), kindergarten (97.8% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.78%), and 1st grade (97.8% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.79%).
Education Level Metric | Costa Rican | Nicaraguan |
No Schooling Completed | Poor 2.2% | Tragic 2.9% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.1% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.0% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Tragic 96.9% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 96.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 96.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 95.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 95.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 93.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 93.0% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 91.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 90.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.9% | Tragic 88.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.5% | Tragic 87.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 84.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Fair 85.2% | Tragic 80.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.4% | Tragic 59.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.6% | Tragic 53.9% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 46.0% | Tragic 41.5% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 37.7% | Tragic 33.1% |
Master's Degree | Average 15.0% | Tragic 12.5% |
Professional Degree | Average 4.5% | Tragic 3.9% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Tragic 1.5% |
Costa Rican vs Nicaraguan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.4% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 22.1%), self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 8.0%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.3% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 7.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.0% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 0.44%), female disability (11.7% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 0.91%), and disability (11.4% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 0.93%).
Disability Metric | Costa Rican | Nicaraguan |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Females | Exceptional 11.7% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Average 5.6% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 22.6% | Poor 23.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.9% | Tragic 48.3% |
Vision | Average 2.2% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Good 2.9% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Excellent 17.0% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Good 6.1% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Tragic 2.6% |