Costa Rican vs South American Community Comparison
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South Americans
5,399
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177th/ 347
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South American Integration in Costa Rican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 249,917,514 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of South Americans within Costa Rican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.177. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Costa Ricans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.250% in South Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Costa Ricans corresponds to an increase of 249.8 South Americans.
Costa Rican vs South American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and South American communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($61,638 compared to $59,854, a difference of 3.0%), median family income ($103,989 compared to $101,856, a difference of 2.1%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($102,779 compared to $100,837, a difference of 1.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of per capita income ($44,090 compared to $44,114, a difference of 0.050%), median female earnings ($39,622 compared to $39,698, a difference of 0.19%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($95,565 compared to $95,362, a difference of 0.21%).
Income Metric | Costa Rican | South American |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,090 | Good $44,114 |
Median Family Income | Good $103,989 | Fair $101,856 |
Median Household Income | Excellent $87,262 | Good $86,824 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,645 | Good $46,804 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,279 | Average $54,492 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,622 | Average $39,698 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,106 | Exceptional $53,939 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,565 | Good $95,362 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,779 | Average $100,837 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $61,638 | Fair $59,854 |
Wage/Income Gap | Good 25.3% | Excellent 25.0% |
Costa Rican vs South American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and South American communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.8% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 10.7%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (11.3% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 10.2%), and married-couple family poverty (5.1% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 9.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.2% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 0.13%), child poverty among girls under 16 (16.2% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 0.38%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (16.0% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 0.40%).
Poverty Metric | Costa Rican | South American |
Poverty | Good 12.2% | Average 12.3% |
Families | Average 9.0% | Fair 9.3% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Average 11.1% |
Females | Good 13.3% | Average 13.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.8% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.9% | Good 16.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Good 16.0% | Average 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Good 16.1% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.2% | Good 16.1% |
Single Males | Average 12.8% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Single Females | Good 20.7% | Exceptional 20.0% |
Single Fathers | Average 16.3% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Average 29.0% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Poor 11.3% | Tragic 12.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 14.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Average 11.6% | Poor 12.4% |
Costa Rican vs South American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and South American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.8% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 7.3%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 8.5%, a difference of 6.4%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.4% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 5.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.9% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 0.050%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.1% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.21%), and unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.23%).
Unemployment Metric | Costa Rican | South American |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Fair 5.4% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.4% | Tragic 18.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.5% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Average 6.7% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.5% | Average 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Good 4.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Good 4.5% | Fair 4.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.0% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 5.4% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Excellent 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Poor 7.8% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Good 8.8% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Average 5.5% | Poor 5.7% |
Costa Rican vs South American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and South American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.3% compared to 33.6%, a difference of 8.1%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.2% compared to 73.5%, a difference of 2.3%), and in labor force | age > 16 (65.6% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 0.68%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.6% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.21%), in labor force | age 25-29 (85.0% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.41%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.7% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 0.44%).
Labor Participation Metric | Costa Rican | South American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.6% | Exceptional 66.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Fair 36.3% | Tragic 33.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Good 75.2% | Tragic 73.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.0% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.6% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Average 82.8% | Exceptional 83.3% |
Costa Rican vs South American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and South American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (32.7% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 2.9%), single father households (2.3% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 1.5%), and married-couple households (47.2% compared to 46.6%, a difference of 1.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (28.4% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 0.10%), family households (65.9% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 0.16%), and average family size (3.26 compared to 3.27, a difference of 0.49%).
Family Structure Metric | Costa Rican | South American |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.9% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.2% | Average 46.6% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.26 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Fair 6.5% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Average 46.5% | Fair 46.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Average 12.0% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Fair 32.7% | Average 31.8% |
Costa Rican vs South American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and South American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.8% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 22.4%), 3 or more vehicles in household (20.6% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 16.6%), and no vehicles in household (9.5% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 10.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.5% compared to 89.5%, a difference of 1.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (56.9% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 9.7%), and no vehicles in household (9.5% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 10.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Costa Rican | South American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.5% | Average 10.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 90.5% | Fair 89.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 56.9% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.6% | Tragic 17.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 6.8% | Tragic 5.6% |
Costa Rican vs South American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and South American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.2% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 8.4%), professional degree (4.5% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 5.0%), and master's degree (15.0% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 4.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.8% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.19%), kindergarten (97.8% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.19%), and 1st grade (97.8% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.19%).
Education Level Metric | Costa Rican | South American |
No Schooling Completed | Poor 2.2% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.8% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.9% | Tragic 91.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.5% | Tragic 90.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Fair 85.2% | Poor 84.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.4% | Poor 64.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.6% | Fair 59.0% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 46.0% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 37.7% | Good 38.9% |
Master's Degree | Average 15.0% | Excellent 15.6% |
Professional Degree | Average 4.5% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Fair 1.8% |
Costa Rican vs South American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and South American communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.4% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 16.1%), hearing disability (2.9% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 9.5%), and disability age 35 to 64 (10.7% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 8.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (46.9% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 0.28%), self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 1.4%), and cognitive disability (17.0% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 1.8%).
Disability Metric | Costa Rican | South American |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Exceptional 11.7% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Average 5.6% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 22.6% | Exceptional 22.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.9% | Excellent 46.8% |
Vision | Average 2.2% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Good 2.9% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Excellent 17.0% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Exceptional 2.4% |