Dominican vs South American Community Comparison
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Dominican
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Dominicans
South Americans
590
SOCIAL INDEX
3.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
342nd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
5,097
SOCIAL INDEX
48.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
186th/ 347
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South American Integration in Dominican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 342,956,729 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of South Americans within Dominican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.185. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Dominicans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.049% in South Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Dominicans corresponds to a decrease of 48.7 South Americans.
Dominican vs South American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Dominican and South American communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($46,964 compared to $59,854, a difference of 27.5%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($80,623 compared to $100,837, a difference of 25.1%), and median family income ($82,888 compared to $101,856, a difference of 22.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($37,046 compared to $39,698, a difference of 7.2%), householder income under 25 years ($49,633 compared to $53,939, a difference of 8.7%), and median earnings ($41,864 compared to $46,804, a difference of 11.8%).
Income Metric | Dominican | South American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,697 | Good $44,114 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $82,888 | Fair $101,856 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $71,302 | Good $86,824 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,864 | Good $46,804 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $47,204 | Average $54,492 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $37,046 | Average $39,698 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $49,633 | Exceptional $53,939 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $81,229 | Good $95,362 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $80,623 | Average $100,837 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $46,964 | Fair $59,854 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 20.6% | Excellent 25.0% |
Dominican vs South American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Dominican and South American communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (21.4% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 72.0%), family poverty (14.3% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 54.5%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (23.8% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 48.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (19.1% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 19.5%), single mother poverty (34.5% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 21.5%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (22.3% compared to 18.0%, a difference of 23.9%).
Poverty Metric | Dominican | South American |
Poverty | Tragic 17.6% | Average 12.3% |
Families | Tragic 14.3% | Fair 9.3% |
Males | Tragic 16.1% | Average 11.1% |
Females | Tragic 19.1% | Average 13.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.3% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 17.6% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 24.0% | Good 16.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 23.8% | Average 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 24.2% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 23.7% | Good 16.1% |
Single Males | Tragic 15.2% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.4% | Exceptional 20.0% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 19.1% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 34.5% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 8.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 12.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 19.6% | Tragic 14.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 21.4% | Poor 12.4% |
Dominican vs South American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Dominican and South American communities in the United States are seen in male unemployment (7.6% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 43.9%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (7.7% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 40.9%), and unemployment (7.4% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 38.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.7% compared to 8.5%, a difference of 2.6%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (6.0% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 10.4%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (6.3% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 11.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Dominican | South American |
Unemployment | Tragic 7.4% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 7.6% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 15.7% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 23.6% | Tragic 18.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 13.8% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.7% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Average 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.4% | Good 4.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 6.2% | Fair 4.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 6.2% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.7% | Excellent 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.1% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.8% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 7.5% | Poor 5.7% |
Dominican vs South American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Dominican and South American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (31.2% compared to 33.6%, a difference of 7.7%), in labor force | age 45-54 (80.3% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 3.8%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (71.1% compared to 73.5%, a difference of 3.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (83.8% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.1%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.2% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.8%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (83.1% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 2.0%).
Labor Participation Metric | Dominican | South American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.1% | Exceptional 66.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.7% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 31.2% | Tragic 33.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 71.1% | Tragic 73.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.2% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.8% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.1% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.3% | Exceptional 83.3% |
Dominican vs South American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Dominican and South American communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (9.2% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 39.7%), births to unmarried women (39.8% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 25.4%), and married-couple households (38.2% compared to 46.6%, a difference of 22.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.34 compared to 3.27, a difference of 2.0%), family households with children (27.5% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 3.2%), and family households (63.4% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 4.2%).
Family Structure Metric | Dominican | South American |
Family Households | Tragic 63.4% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Good 27.5% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.2% | Average 46.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.34 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 9.2% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.5% | Fair 46.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.7% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 39.8% | Average 31.8% |
Dominican vs South American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Dominican and South American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (29.4% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 179.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (3.5% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 58.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (11.2% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 57.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (70.7% compared to 89.5%, a difference of 26.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (35.3% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 47.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (11.2% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 57.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Dominican | South American |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 29.4% | Average 10.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 70.7% | Fair 89.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 35.3% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 17.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 3.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
Dominican vs South American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Dominican and South American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.2% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 34.5%), professional degree (3.5% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 32.3%), and doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 31.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (96.8% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.86%), kindergarten (96.8% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.87%), and 1st grade (96.7% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.87%).
Education Level Metric | Dominican | South American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.2% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.0% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 96.8% |
6th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 93.3% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 91.1% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 89.4% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 87.7% | Tragic 91.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 85.7% | Tragic 90.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 82.9% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 79.1% | Poor 84.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 55.5% | Poor 64.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 50.6% | Fair 59.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.3% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.8% | Good 38.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.5% | Excellent 15.6% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.5% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Fair 1.8% |
Dominican vs South American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Dominican and South American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 30.3%), self-care disability (3.1% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 28.2%), and ambulatory disability (7.2% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 25.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of hearing disability (2.5% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 5.1%), disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 5.2%), and disability age over 75 (50.2% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 7.3%).
Disability Metric | Dominican | South American |
Disability | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Males | Tragic 11.8% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Tragic 13.5% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Good 6.5% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 26.7% | Exceptional 22.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.2% | Excellent 46.8% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.7% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.2% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 3.1% | Exceptional 2.4% |