Italian vs South American Community Comparison
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Italian
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Italians
South Americans
8,365
SOCIAL INDEX
81.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
74th/ 347
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5,097
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48.5/ 100
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186th/ 347
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South American Integration in Italian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 492,235,772 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of South Americans within Italian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.236. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Italians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.014% in South Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Italians corresponds to an increase of 14.0 South Americans.
Italian vs South American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Italian and South American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (28.1% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 12.3%), median family income ($112,372 compared to $101,856, a difference of 10.3%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($110,224 compared to $100,837, a difference of 9.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($53,426 compared to $53,939, a difference of 0.96%), median female earnings ($41,505 compared to $39,698, a difference of 4.5%), and median household income ($92,475 compared to $86,824, a difference of 6.5%).
Income Metric | Italian | South American |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $47,574 | Good $44,114 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $112,372 | Fair $101,856 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $92,475 | Good $86,824 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $49,915 | Good $46,804 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $59,551 | Average $54,492 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $41,505 | Average $39,698 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,426 | Exceptional $53,939 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $104,215 | Good $95,362 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $110,224 | Average $100,837 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $63,885 | Fair $59,854 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 28.1% | Excellent 25.0% |
Italian vs South American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Italian and South American communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (4.0% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 39.8%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (9.3% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 34.2%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (10.8% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 31.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (28.0% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 1.4%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.3% compared to 18.0%, a difference of 2.1%), and single female poverty (19.6% compared to 20.0%, a difference of 2.4%).
Poverty Metric | Italian | South American |
Poverty | Exceptional 10.6% | Average 12.3% |
Families | Exceptional 7.4% | Fair 9.3% |
Males | Exceptional 9.6% | Average 11.1% |
Females | Exceptional 11.6% | Average 13.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.3% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.5% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.5% | Good 16.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.9% | Average 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.2% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.3% | Good 16.1% |
Single Males | Poor 13.1% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.6% | Exceptional 20.0% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.5% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 28.0% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.0% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.3% | Tragic 12.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 14.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.9% | Poor 12.4% |
Italian vs South American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Italian and South American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.0% compared to 8.5%, a difference of 17.5%), female unemployment (4.8% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 12.4%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.1% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 11.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.5% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 0.080%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.52%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.8% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 0.94%).
Unemployment Metric | Italian | South American |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.9% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Exceptional 5.1% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.4% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 17.0% | Tragic 18.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Average 10.3% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Fair 6.8% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.5% | Average 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Good 4.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Fair 4.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Excellent 4.8% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.0% | Excellent 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Fair 7.7% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.1% | Poor 5.7% |
Italian vs South American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Italian and South American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.1% compared to 33.6%, a difference of 19.3%), in labor force | age 20-24 (76.5% compared to 73.5%, a difference of 4.1%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.6% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 2.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.3% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 0.020%), in labor force | age 20-64 (79.9% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 0.21%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.0% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 0.28%).
Labor Participation Metric | Italian | South American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.6% | Exceptional 66.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Excellent 79.9% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.1% | Tragic 33.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.5% | Tragic 73.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.6% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.4% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.0% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.3% | Exceptional 83.3% |
Italian vs South American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Italian and South American communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.6% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 17.7%), single father households (2.2% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 6.9%), and family households with children (26.8% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 5.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (64.8% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 1.9%), divorced or separated (11.9% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 1.9%), and births to unmarried women (30.8% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 3.2%).
Family Structure Metric | Italian | South American |
Family Households | Exceptional 64.8% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.8% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.0% | Average 46.6% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.12 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.6% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.8% | Fair 46.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Good 11.9% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.8% | Average 31.8% |
Italian vs South American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Italian and South American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (8.6% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 21.9%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 18.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.6% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 16.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.3% compared to 89.5%, a difference of 3.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (58.4% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 12.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.6% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 16.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Italian | South American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.6% | Average 10.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.3% | Fair 89.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 58.4% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.6% | Tragic 17.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 6.6% | Tragic 5.6% |
Italian vs South American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Italian and South American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 55.1%), doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 10.2%), and master's degree (16.4% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 4.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.5% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.90%), kindergarten (98.5% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.91%), and 1st grade (98.5% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.92%).
Education Level Metric | Italian | South American |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.5% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 96.8% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.3% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 97.1% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 96.4% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 94.5% | Tragic 91.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 93.2% | Tragic 90.3% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 91.5% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 88.2% | Poor 84.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 67.2% | Poor 64.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Excellent 61.1% | Fair 59.0% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 48.7% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 40.1% | Good 38.9% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 16.4% | Excellent 15.6% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 4.8% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 2.0% | Fair 1.8% |
Italian vs South American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Italian and South American communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 28.6%), hearing disability (3.4% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 26.2%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.1% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 21.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 0.33%), disability age 65 to 74 (22.0% compared to 22.2%, a difference of 0.87%), and cognitive disability (16.4% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 2.0%).
Disability Metric | Italian | South American |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Males | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Poor 12.4% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.6% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.1% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Average 11.2% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 22.0% | Exceptional 22.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 45.6% | Excellent 46.8% |
Vision | Good 2.1% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.4% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.4% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Ambulatory | Fair 6.2% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Good 2.4% | Exceptional 2.4% |