Costa Rican vs Salvadoran Community Comparison
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Costa Rican
Salvadoran
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Costa Ricans
Salvadorans
5,399
SOCIAL INDEX
51.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
177th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
2,588
SOCIAL INDEX
23.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
250th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Salvadoran Integration in Costa Rican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 229,065,426 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Salvadorans within Costa Rican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.430. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Costa Ricans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.154% in Salvadorans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Costa Ricans corresponds to an increase of 154.0 Salvadorans.
Costa Rican vs Salvadoran Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Salvadoran communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($44,090 compared to $38,858, a difference of 13.5%), median male earnings ($54,279 compared to $48,646, a difference of 11.6%), and median family income ($103,989 compared to $94,109, a difference of 10.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income over 65 years ($61,638 compared to $59,141, a difference of 4.2%), householder income under 25 years ($53,106 compared to $55,412, a difference of 4.3%), and median household income ($87,262 compared to $82,449, a difference of 5.8%).
Income Metric | Costa Rican | Salvadoran |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,090 | Tragic $38,858 |
Median Family Income | Good $103,989 | Tragic $94,109 |
Median Household Income | Excellent $87,262 | Poor $82,449 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,645 | Tragic $42,912 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,279 | Tragic $48,646 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,622 | Tragic $37,083 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,106 | Exceptional $55,412 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,565 | Tragic $88,198 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,779 | Tragic $94,842 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $61,638 | Poor $59,141 |
Wage/Income Gap | Good 25.3% | Exceptional 23.0% |
Costa Rican vs Salvadoran Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Salvadoran communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (5.1% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 26.7%), child poverty among girls under 16 (16.2% compared to 19.4%, a difference of 19.7%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (16.0% compared to 19.1%, a difference of 19.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.8% compared to 19.1%, a difference of 1.5%), single male poverty (12.8% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 2.2%), and single mother poverty (29.0% compared to 30.6%, a difference of 5.2%).
Poverty Metric | Costa Rican | Salvadoran |
Poverty | Good 12.2% | Tragic 14.0% |
Families | Average 9.0% | Tragic 10.7% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Good 13.3% | Tragic 15.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.8% | Exceptional 19.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Tragic 14.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.9% | Tragic 19.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Good 16.0% | Tragic 19.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Good 16.1% | Tragic 19.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.2% | Tragic 19.4% |
Single Males | Average 12.8% | Excellent 12.5% |
Single Females | Good 20.7% | Tragic 21.9% |
Single Fathers | Average 16.3% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Single Mothers | Average 29.0% | Tragic 30.6% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Tragic 6.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Poor 11.3% | Tragic 12.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 14.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Average 11.6% | Tragic 13.2% |
Costa Rican vs Salvadoran Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Salvadoran communities in the United States are seen in female unemployment (5.3% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 13.7%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.5% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 13.6%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.7% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 10.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.5% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 1.3%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 1.3%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.8% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 2.1%).
Unemployment Metric | Costa Rican | Salvadoran |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Fair 5.4% | Tragic 5.7% |
Females | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 6.0% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.4% | Tragic 18.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.5% | Tragic 10.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Average 6.7% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.5% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Good 4.5% | Tragic 4.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 5.4% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Poor 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Poor 7.8% | Tragic 8.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Good 8.8% | Poor 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Average 5.5% | Tragic 6.2% |
Costa Rican vs Salvadoran Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Salvadoran communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.3% compared to 34.5%, a difference of 5.2%), in labor force | age > 16 (65.6% compared to 66.8%, a difference of 1.9%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (85.0% compared to 83.8%, a difference of 1.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.2% compared to 75.3%, a difference of 0.19%), in labor force | age 20-64 (79.7% compared to 79.5%, a difference of 0.27%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.6% compared to 84.2%, a difference of 0.42%).
Labor Participation Metric | Costa Rican | Salvadoran |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.6% | Exceptional 66.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Average 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Fair 36.3% | Tragic 34.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Good 75.2% | Good 75.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.0% | Tragic 83.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.6% | Tragic 84.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Tragic 83.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Average 82.8% | Tragic 82.0% |
Costa Rican vs Salvadoran Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Salvadoran communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.3% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 23.9%), single mother households (6.5% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 15.9%), and births to unmarried women (32.7% compared to 36.0%, a difference of 10.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (65.9% compared to 67.2%, a difference of 1.9%), divorced or separated (12.0% compared to 11.6%, a difference of 3.5%), and family households with children (28.4% compared to 29.9%, a difference of 5.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Costa Rican | Salvadoran |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.9% | Exceptional 67.2% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Exceptional 29.9% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.2% | Tragic 44.7% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.26 | Exceptional 3.48 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Tragic 2.9% |
Single Mother Households | Fair 6.5% | Tragic 7.5% |
Currently Married | Average 46.5% | Tragic 43.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Average 12.0% | Exceptional 11.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Fair 32.7% | Tragic 36.0% |
Costa Rican vs Salvadoran Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Salvadoran communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.8% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 14.8%), 3 or more vehicles in household (20.6% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 6.1%), and no vehicles in household (9.5% compared to 10.1%, a difference of 5.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.5% compared to 90.0%, a difference of 0.64%), 2 or more vehicles in household (56.9% compared to 56.3%, a difference of 1.1%), and no vehicles in household (9.5% compared to 10.1%, a difference of 5.6%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Costa Rican | Salvadoran |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.5% | Good 10.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 90.5% | Good 90.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 56.9% | Excellent 56.3% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.6% | Exceptional 21.8% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 6.8% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Costa Rican vs Salvadoran Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Salvadoran communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.2% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 70.0%), professional degree (4.5% compared to 3.5%, a difference of 26.7%), and doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 25.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.8% compared to 96.4%, a difference of 1.5%), kindergarten (97.8% compared to 96.3%, a difference of 1.5%), and 1st grade (97.8% compared to 96.3%, a difference of 1.6%).
Education Level Metric | Costa Rican | Salvadoran |
No Schooling Completed | Poor 2.2% | Tragic 3.7% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 96.4% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 96.3% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 96.3% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Tragic 96.0% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 95.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 95.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 94.6% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 93.9% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 91.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 90.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 89.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 87.5% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.9% | Tragic 86.2% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.5% | Tragic 84.5% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 81.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Fair 85.2% | Tragic 78.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.4% | Tragic 57.3% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.6% | Tragic 51.8% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 46.0% | Tragic 39.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 37.7% | Tragic 31.8% |
Master's Degree | Average 15.0% | Tragic 12.2% |
Professional Degree | Average 4.5% | Tragic 3.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Tragic 1.5% |
Costa Rican vs Salvadoran Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Salvadoran communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.4% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 28.8%), hearing disability (2.9% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 12.3%), and disability age 65 to 74 (22.6% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 10.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 35 to 64 (10.7% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 0.13%), vision disability (2.2% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 0.93%), and ambulatory disability (5.9% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 2.2%).
Disability Metric | Costa Rican | Salvadoran |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Females | Exceptional 11.7% | Exceptional 11.5% |
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 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 22.6% | Tragic 25.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.9% | Tragic 48.9% |
Vision | Average 2.2% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Good 2.9% | Exceptional 2.6% |
Cognitive | Excellent 17.0% | Tragic 17.6% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Fair 2.5% |