Costa Rican vs Spanish American Community Comparison
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Costa Ricans
Spanish Americans
5,399
SOCIAL INDEX
51.5/ 100
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177th/ 347
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1,871
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16.3/ 100
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284th/ 347
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Spanish American Integration in Costa Rican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 82,546,004 people shows a strong positive correlation between the proportion of Spanish Americans within Costa Rican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.709. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Costa Ricans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.492% in Spanish Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Costa Ricans corresponds to an increase of 492.3 Spanish Americans.
Costa Rican vs Spanish American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($102,779 compared to $87,836, a difference of 17.0%), median household income ($87,262 compared to $75,386, a difference of 15.8%), and median family income ($103,989 compared to $90,322, a difference of 15.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (25.3% compared to 24.6%, a difference of 2.7%), householder income over 65 years ($61,638 compared to $57,021, a difference of 8.1%), and median female earnings ($39,622 compared to $36,391, a difference of 8.9%).
Income Metric | Costa Rican | Spanish American |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,090 | Tragic $39,012 |
Median Family Income | Good $103,989 | Tragic $90,322 |
Median Household Income | Excellent $87,262 | Tragic $75,386 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,645 | Tragic $42,316 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,279 | Tragic $49,008 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,622 | Tragic $36,391 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,106 | Tragic $46,913 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,565 | Tragic $83,722 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,779 | Tragic $87,836 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $61,638 | Tragic $57,021 |
Wage/Income Gap | Good 25.3% | Exceptional 24.6% |
Costa Rican vs Spanish American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.2% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 26.6%), family poverty (9.0% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 24.5%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (16.2% compared to 19.8%, a difference of 22.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.3% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 3.8%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.8% compared to 13.5%, a difference of 5.7%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (11.3% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 7.4%).
Poverty Metric | Costa Rican | Spanish American |
Poverty | Good 12.2% | Tragic 14.7% |
Families | Average 9.0% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Tragic 13.4% |
Females | Good 13.3% | Tragic 16.2% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.8% | Tragic 21.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Tragic 16.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.9% | Tragic 20.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Good 16.0% | Tragic 19.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Good 16.1% | Tragic 19.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.2% | Tragic 19.8% |
Single Males | Average 12.8% | Tragic 14.2% |
Single Females | Good 20.7% | Tragic 24.2% |
Single Fathers | Average 16.3% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Average 29.0% | Tragic 32.3% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Tragic 6.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Poor 11.3% | Tragic 12.2% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 13.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Average 11.6% | Tragic 14.0% |
Costa Rican vs Spanish American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 13.4%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.7% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 13.3%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.5% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 13.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.0% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 0.65%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.4% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.69%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.80%).
Unemployment Metric | Costa Rican | Spanish American |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Males | Fair 5.4% | Tragic 5.7% |
Females | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.4% | Tragic 18.2% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.5% | Tragic 10.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Average 6.7% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.5% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Good 4.5% | Tragic 4.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 5.4% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Average 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Poor 7.8% | Fair 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Good 8.8% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Average 5.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Costa Rican vs Spanish American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.3% compared to 39.0%, a difference of 7.4%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.8% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 3.4%), and in labor force | age > 16 (65.6% compared to 63.6%, a difference of 3.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.2% compared to 75.8%, a difference of 0.85%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.6% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 1.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.3% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 1.8%).
Labor Participation Metric | Costa Rican | Spanish American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.6% | Tragic 63.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Tragic 77.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Fair 36.3% | Exceptional 39.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Good 75.2% | Exceptional 75.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.0% | Tragic 83.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.6% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Tragic 82.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Average 82.8% | Tragic 80.1% |
Costa Rican vs Spanish American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.3% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 19.5%), births to unmarried women (32.7% compared to 38.6%, a difference of 17.9%), and divorced or separated (12.0% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 10.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.26 compared to 3.24, a difference of 0.41%), family households (65.9% compared to 64.1%, a difference of 2.8%), and family households with children (28.4% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 3.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Costa Rican | Spanish American |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.9% | Fair 64.1% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Average 27.4% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.2% | Tragic 44.5% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.26 | Good 3.24 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Tragic 2.8% |
Single Mother Households | Fair 6.5% | Tragic 7.0% |
Currently Married | Average 46.5% | Tragic 45.0% |
Divorced or Separated | Average 12.0% | Tragic 13.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Fair 32.7% | Tragic 38.6% |
Costa Rican vs Spanish American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.8% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 16.8%), 3 or more vehicles in household (20.6% compared to 23.0%, a difference of 12.0%), and no vehicles in household (9.5% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 5.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.5% compared to 91.4%, a difference of 0.93%), 2 or more vehicles in household (56.9% compared to 58.9%, a difference of 3.4%), and no vehicles in household (9.5% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 5.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Costa Rican | Spanish American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.5% | Exceptional 9.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 90.5% | Exceptional 91.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 56.9% | Exceptional 58.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.6% | Exceptional 23.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 6.8% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Costa Rican vs Spanish American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.5% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 14.9%), master's degree (15.0% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 14.7%), and bachelor's degree (37.7% compared to 33.1%, a difference of 14.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 9th grade (94.3% compared to 94.2%, a difference of 0.060%), 10th grade (93.1% compared to 92.9%, a difference of 0.16%), and nursery school (97.8% compared to 98.0%, a difference of 0.17%).
Education Level Metric | Costa Rican | Spanish American |
No Schooling Completed | Poor 2.2% | Fair 2.1% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.8% | Average 98.0% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Average 98.0% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Average 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Average 97.9% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Average 97.8% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Fair 97.5% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Fair 97.3% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Fair 97.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 95.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 94.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 92.9% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.9% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.5% | Tragic 89.9% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 87.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Fair 85.2% | Tragic 83.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.4% | Tragic 62.6% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.6% | Tragic 56.3% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 46.0% | Tragic 41.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 37.7% | Tragic 33.1% |
Master's Degree | Average 15.0% | Tragic 13.0% |
Professional Degree | Average 4.5% | Tragic 3.9% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Poor 1.7% |
Costa Rican vs Spanish American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.2% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 35.2%), hearing disability (2.9% compared to 4.0%, a difference of 35.0%), and disability age 35 to 64 (10.7% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 27.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.0% compared to 18.0%, a difference of 5.5%), disability age over 75 (46.9% compared to 50.0%, a difference of 6.7%), and disability age 5 to 17 (5.6% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 11.3%).
Disability Metric | Costa Rican | Spanish American |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 13.6% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Exceptional 11.7% | Tragic 14.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Average 5.6% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 13.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 22.6% | Tragic 25.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.9% | Tragic 50.0% |
Vision | Average 2.2% | Tragic 2.9% |
Hearing | Good 2.9% | Tragic 4.0% |
Cognitive | Excellent 17.0% | Tragic 18.0% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Tragic 7.1% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Tragic 2.8% |