Hispanic or Latino vs South American Community Comparison
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Hispanic or Latino
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Hispanics or Latinos
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7.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
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48.5/ 100
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South American Integration in Hispanic or Latino Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 493,719,167 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of South Americans within Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.253. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Hispanics or Latinos within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.015% in South Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Hispanics or Latinos corresponds to an increase of 14.7 South Americans.
Hispanic or Latino vs South American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and South American communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($35,688 compared to $44,114, a difference of 23.6%), median family income ($85,647 compared to $101,856, a difference of 18.9%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($80,515 compared to $95,362, a difference of 18.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (24.9% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 0.67%), householder income under 25 years ($50,279 compared to $53,939, a difference of 7.3%), and householder income over 65 years ($52,832 compared to $59,854, a difference of 13.3%).
Income Metric | Hispanic or Latino | South American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $35,688 | Good $44,114 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $85,647 | Fair $101,856 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $73,823 | Good $86,824 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $40,288 | Good $46,804 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $46,419 | Average $54,492 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $34,421 | Average $39,698 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,279 | Exceptional $53,939 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $80,515 | Good $95,362 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $86,006 | Average $100,837 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $52,832 | Fair $59,854 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 24.9% | Excellent 25.0% |
Hispanic or Latino vs South American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and South American communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (7.5% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 32.6%), child poverty among girls under 16 (21.0% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 29.9%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (21.7% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 29.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.8% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 5.1%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.8% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 11.5%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.5% compared to 18.0%, a difference of 14.2%).
Poverty Metric | Hispanic or Latino | South American |
Poverty | Tragic 15.3% | Average 12.3% |
Families | Tragic 12.0% | Fair 9.3% |
Males | Tragic 13.9% | Average 11.1% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Average 13.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Poor 20.5% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.6% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.7% | Good 16.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.8% | Average 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.9% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Good 16.1% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.2% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.6% | Exceptional 20.0% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 16.8% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.3% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.3% | Tragic 12.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.8% | Tragic 14.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 15.8% | Poor 12.4% |
Hispanic or Latino vs South American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and South American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.0% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 20.4%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.5% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 18.2%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.4% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 17.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.7% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 2.9%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.6% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 3.2%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.9% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 3.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Hispanic or Latino | South American |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.9% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.2% | Tragic 18.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.7% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.7% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.4% | Average 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Good 4.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.1% | Fair 4.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.4% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Excellent 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.0% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.9% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.6% | Poor 5.7% |
Hispanic or Latino vs South American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and South American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 45-54 (80.1% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 4.0%), in labor force | age 35-44 (82.1% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 3.3%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.6% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 3.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (74.4% compared to 73.5%, a difference of 1.2%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.3% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 2.7%), and in labor force | age 16-19 (34.5% compared to 33.6%, a difference of 2.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | Hispanic or Latino | South American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.3% | Exceptional 66.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.6% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.5% | Tragic 33.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 74.4% | Tragic 73.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.2% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.4% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.1% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.1% | Exceptional 83.3% |
Hispanic or Latino vs South American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and South American communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.8% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 21.9%), single mother households (7.9% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 20.4%), and births to unmarried women (37.8% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 18.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (67.4% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 2.1%), married-couple households (45.4% compared to 46.6%, a difference of 2.6%), and divorced or separated (12.5% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 2.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Hispanic or Latino | South American |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.4% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.9% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 45.4% | Average 46.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.41 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.8% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.9% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 44.1% | Fair 46.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.5% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.8% | Average 31.8% |
Hispanic or Latino vs South American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and South American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 36.7%), 3 or more vehicles in household (22.4% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 26.9%), and no vehicles in household (9.1% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 15.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.0% compared to 89.5%, a difference of 1.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.9% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 11.5%), and no vehicles in household (9.1% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 15.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Hispanic or Latino | South American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.1% | Average 10.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.0% | Fair 89.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.9% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.4% | Tragic 17.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Tragic 5.6% |
Hispanic or Latino vs South American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and South American communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (3.2% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 48.0%), master's degree (10.9% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 42.9%), and doctorate degree (1.3% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 35.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.0% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.66%), kindergarten (97.0% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.66%), and 1st grade (96.9% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.67%).
Education Level Metric | Hispanic or Latino | South American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.0% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.0% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.6% | Tragic 96.8% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.0% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 92.7% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 92.2% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 90.9% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 88.9% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 87.3% | Tragic 91.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 85.4% | 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 57.0% | Poor 64.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 51.1% | Fair 59.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 37.7% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 29.6% | Good 38.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 10.9% | Excellent 15.6% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.2% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.3% | Fair 1.8% |
Hispanic or Latino vs South American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and South American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.3% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 24.1%), vision disability (2.6% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 22.7%), and disability age 65 to 74 (26.7% compared to 22.2%, a difference of 20.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 7.0%), disability age over 75 (50.6% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 8.2%), and disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 8.4%).
Disability Metric | Hispanic or Latino | South American |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Males | Tragic 11.8% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Tragic 12.5% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.3% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 26.7% | Exceptional 22.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.6% | Excellent 46.8% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Poor 3.1% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Exceptional 2.4% |