Korean vs Costa Rican Community Comparison
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6,713
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5,399
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Costa Rican Integration in Korean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 248,283,622 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Costa Ricans within Korean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.235. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Koreans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.003% in Costa Ricans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Koreans corresponds to an increase of 3.3 Costa Ricans.
Korean vs Costa Rican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Korean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($67,472 compared to $61,638, a difference of 9.5%), median household income ($95,018 compared to $87,262, a difference of 8.9%), and householder income under 25 years ($57,730 compared to $53,106, a difference of 8.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (25.4% compared to 25.3%, a difference of 0.60%), per capita income ($44,522 compared to $44,090, a difference of 0.98%), and median female earnings ($41,276 compared to $39,622, a difference of 4.2%).
Income Metric | Korean | Costa Rican |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,522 | Good $44,090 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $110,103 | Good $103,989 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $95,018 | Excellent $87,262 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,727 | Average $46,645 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,672 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $41,276 | Average $39,622 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $57,730 | Exceptional $53,106 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $103,824 | Good $95,565 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $110,334 | Good $102,779 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $67,472 | Good $61,638 |
Wage/Income Gap | Good 25.4% | Good 25.3% |
Korean vs Costa Rican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Korean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (14.4% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 17.0%), single male poverty (11.0% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 16.5%), and single father poverty (14.0% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 16.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (26.4% compared to 29.0%, a difference of 10.0%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (12.0% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 10.4%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (16.9% compared to 18.8%, a difference of 11.1%).
Poverty Metric | Korean | Costa Rican |
Poverty | Exceptional 10.9% | Good 12.2% |
Families | Exceptional 7.8% | Average 9.0% |
Males | Exceptional 9.9% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Good 13.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 16.9% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.0% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 14.4% | Good 16.9% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.9% | Good 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.0% | Good 16.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.1% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.0% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Exceptional 18.6% | Good 20.7% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.0% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.4% | Average 29.0% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.6% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.1% | Poor 11.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 12.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.4% | Average 11.6% |
Korean vs Costa Rican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Korean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.2% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 7.9%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.5% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 5.1%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.8% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 3.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.5% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 0.14%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 0.18%), and male unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.23%).
Unemployment Metric | Korean | Costa Rican |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Fair 5.3% | Fair 5.4% |
Females | Poor 5.4% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.5% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Average 10.3% | Tragic 10.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Fair 6.7% | Average 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Fair 5.6% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Fair 4.8% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Good 4.5% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 5.3% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Fair 8.9% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Excellent 7.5% | Poor 7.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.2% | Good 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Good 5.4% | Average 5.5% |
Korean vs Costa Rican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Korean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.7% compared to 36.3%, a difference of 1.7%), in labor force | age 25-29 (84.2% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 0.96%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (75.4% compared to 75.2%, a difference of 0.29%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.3% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.010%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.5% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 0.060%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.8% compared to 79.7%, a difference of 0.080%).
Labor Participation Metric | Korean | Costa Rican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.7% | Exceptional 65.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.8% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Poor 35.7% | Fair 36.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Good 75.4% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 84.2% | Exceptional 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.5% | Fair 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 82.9% | Average 82.8% |
Korean vs Costa Rican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Korean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (30.1% compared to 32.7%, a difference of 8.6%), single mother households (6.0% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 8.0%), and divorced or separated (11.3% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 6.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.4% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 1.7%), family households with children (29.2% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 2.9%), and currently married (47.9% compared to 46.5%, a difference of 3.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Korean | Costa Rican |
Family Households | Exceptional 68.3% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.2% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.7% | Excellent 47.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.36 | Excellent 3.26 |
Single Father Households | Fair 2.4% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Excellent 6.0% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 47.9% | Average 46.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.3% | Average 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Excellent 30.1% | Fair 32.7% |
Korean vs Costa Rican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Korean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (8.6% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 26.9%), no vehicles in household (8.0% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 19.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (24.1% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 17.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.1% compared to 90.5%, a difference of 1.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.0% compared to 56.9%, a difference of 7.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (24.1% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 17.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Korean | Costa Rican |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 9.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.1% | Exceptional 90.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.0% | Exceptional 56.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 24.1% | Exceptional 20.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.6% | Exceptional 6.8% |
Korean vs Costa Rican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Korean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.1% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 9.9%), no schooling completed (2.4% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 8.0%), and doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 7.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 9th grade (94.3% compared to 94.3%, a difference of 0.040%), 10th grade (93.2% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 0.090%), and 6th grade (96.6% compared to 96.8%, a difference of 0.15%).
Education Level Metric | Korean | Costa Rican |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Poor 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Poor 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.0% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Tragic 91.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 90.8% | Tragic 90.5% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Tragic 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Average 85.6% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.9% | Poor 64.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Average 59.7% | Fair 58.6% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 45.8% | Fair 46.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Fair 37.0% | Average 37.7% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.0% | Average 15.0% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Average 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Poor 1.7% | Average 1.8% |
Korean vs Costa Rican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Korean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 18.4%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.1% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 10.6%), and vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 5.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male disability (11.0% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 0.040%), ambulatory disability (5.9% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 0.19%), and disability (11.3% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 0.32%).
Disability Metric | Korean | Costa Rican |
Disability | Exceptional 11.3% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Exceptional 11.7% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.1% | Average 5.6% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.5% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.1% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.6% | Excellent 46.9% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.1% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Fair 3.1% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.8% | Excellent 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Poor 2.5% | Excellent 2.4% |