Immigrants from Western Europe vs South American Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 452,844,893 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of South Americans within Immigrant from Western Europe communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.206. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Immigrants from Western Europe within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.129% in South Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Immigrants from Western Europe corresponds to an increase of 128.7 South Americans.

When considering income, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Western Europe and South American communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($50,065 compared to $44,114, a difference of 13.5%), wage/income gap (27.8% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 10.9%), and median male earnings ($60,334 compared to $54,492, a difference of 10.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($52,957 compared to $53,939, a difference of 1.8%), median female earnings ($41,990 compared to $39,698, a difference of 5.8%), and median household income ($91,936 compared to $86,824, a difference of 5.9%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Western Europe and South American communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (4.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 21.7%), receiving food stamps (10.3% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 20.3%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.4% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 20.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.3% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 0.73%), child poverty under the age of 5 (16.5% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 1.4%), and single mother poverty (28.9% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 1.7%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Western Europe and South American communities in the United States are seen in female unemployment (5.1% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 6.8%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.4% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 5.8%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.1% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 5.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.6% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 0.14%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.4% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 0.67%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.8% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 0.68%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Western Europe and South American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.5% compared to 33.6%, a difference of 11.7%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.2% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 2.8%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (75.3% compared to 73.5%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.7% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.010%), in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.030%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.2% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 0.66%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Western Europe and South American communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.8% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 13.8%), single father households (2.1% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 7.9%), and family households with children (26.4% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 7.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.64%), married-couple households (47.1% compared to 46.6%, a difference of 1.1%), and births to unmarried women (31.1% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 2.3%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Western Europe and South American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.3% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 13.4%), 3 or more vehicles in household (19.5% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 10.9%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (55.4% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 6.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.2% compared to 89.5%, a difference of 0.37%), no vehicles in household (10.9% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 3.7%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (55.4% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 6.7%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Western Europe and South American communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (2.4% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 36.8%), no schooling completed (1.8% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 35.8%), and professional degree (5.7% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 21.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.3% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.68%), kindergarten (98.3% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.69%), and 1st grade (98.3% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.69%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Western Europe and South American communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.3% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 24.1%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.9% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 17.2%), and disability age under 5 (1.4% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 14.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (16.9% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 1.1%), disability age 65 to 74 (22.5% compared to 22.2%, a difference of 1.2%), and disability age over 75 (46.2% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 1.3%).