Nicaraguan vs South American Community Comparison
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South American Integration in Nicaraguan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 280,283,180 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of South Americans within Nicaraguan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.421. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Nicaraguans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.554% in South Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Nicaraguans corresponds to an increase of 554.4 South Americans.
Nicaraguan vs South American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and South American communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($39,372 compared to $44,114, a difference of 12.0%), median male earnings ($49,215 compared to $54,492, a difference of 10.7%), and median family income ($92,231 compared to $101,856, a difference of 10.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($53,275 compared to $53,939, a difference of 1.3%), wage/income gap (23.4% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 6.8%), and median female earnings ($36,904 compared to $39,698, a difference of 7.6%).
Income Metric | Nicaraguan | South American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,372 | Good $44,114 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,231 | Fair $101,856 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $79,737 | Good $86,824 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,026 | Good $46,804 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,215 | Average $54,492 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,904 | Average $39,698 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,275 | Exceptional $53,939 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,751 | Good $95,362 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $92,554 | Average $100,837 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,474 | Fair $59,854 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.4% | Excellent 25.0% |
Nicaraguan vs South American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and South American communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.1% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 29.9%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (15.0% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 20.3%), and married-couple family poverty (6.7% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 18.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (15.9% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 0.46%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.1% compared to 18.0%, a difference of 0.81%), and single male poverty (12.4% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 2.4%).
Poverty Metric | Nicaraguan | South American |
Poverty | Tragic 13.9% | Average 12.3% |
Families | Tragic 10.6% | Fair 9.3% |
Males | Tragic 12.6% | Average 11.1% |
Females | Tragic 15.3% | Average 13.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.1% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.5% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.1% | Good 16.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.2% | Average 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.4% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.2% | Good 16.1% |
Single Males | Exceptional 12.4% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Single Females | Fair 21.3% | Exceptional 20.0% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 15.9% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.8% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 15.0% | Tragic 12.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 14.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.1% | Poor 12.4% |
Nicaraguan vs South American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and South American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.1% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 9.7%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (4.9% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 9.3%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.8% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 6.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female unemployment (5.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.27%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.6% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 0.40%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.8% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 0.41%).
Unemployment Metric | Nicaraguan | South American |
Unemployment | Average 5.3% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Excellent 5.1% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Tragic 18.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.8% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Fair 5.6% | Average 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Excellent 4.5% | Good 4.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Fair 4.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.9% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.2% | Excellent 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 7.2% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Poor 5.6% | Poor 5.7% |
Nicaraguan vs South American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and South American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (32.4% compared to 33.6%, a difference of 3.7%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.1% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.9%), and in labor force | age > 16 (65.1% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 1.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (73.2% compared to 73.5%, a difference of 0.47%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.8% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 0.67%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.1% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 0.80%).
Labor Participation Metric | Nicaraguan | South American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Average 65.1% | Exceptional 66.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Poor 79.3% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 32.4% | Tragic 33.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.2% | Tragic 73.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.9% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Poor 84.1% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Average 82.8% | Exceptional 83.3% |
Nicaraguan vs South American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and South American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (36.6% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 15.2%), single father households (2.6% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 14.1%), and single mother households (7.2% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 10.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (28.4% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 0.090%), family households (67.4% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 2.0%), and average family size (3.36 compared to 3.27, a difference of 2.7%).
Family Structure Metric | Nicaraguan | South American |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.4% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 45.2% | Average 46.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.36 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.6% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.2% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 44.2% | Fair 46.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.0% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.6% | Average 31.8% |
Nicaraguan vs South American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and South American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.0% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 24.8%), 3 or more vehicles in household (20.7% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 17.4%), and no vehicles in household (9.7% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 9.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.4% compared to 89.5%, a difference of 0.97%), 2 or more vehicles in household (56.1% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 8.1%), and no vehicles in household (9.7% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 9.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Nicaraguan | South American |
No Vehicles Available | Excellent 9.7% | Average 10.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 90.4% | Fair 89.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Good 56.1% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.7% | Tragic 17.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.0% | Tragic 5.6% |
Nicaraguan vs South American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and South American communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (12.5% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 25.3%), no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 23.3%), and professional degree (3.9% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 19.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.1% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.58%), kindergarten (97.0% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.59%), and 1st grade (97.0% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.60%).
Education Level Metric | Nicaraguan | South American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.9% | Tragic 96.8% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 93.5% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.0% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 91.9% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 90.2% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 88.9% | Tragic 91.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 87.3% | Tragic 90.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 84.1% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 80.9% | Poor 84.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.2% | Poor 64.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 53.9% | Fair 59.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.5% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.1% | Good 38.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.5% | Excellent 15.6% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.9% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Fair 1.8% |
Nicaraguan vs South American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and South American communities in the United States are seen in self-care disability (2.6% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 9.6%), vision disability (2.3% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 8.6%), and disability age 65 to 74 (23.9% compared to 22.2%, a difference of 7.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 18 to 34 (5.8% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 0.23%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.3% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.95%), and cognitive disability (17.0% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 1.3%).
Disability Metric | Nicaraguan | South American |
Disability | Exceptional 11.3% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Males | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.3% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.8% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.2% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 23.9% | Exceptional 22.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.3% | Excellent 46.8% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 17.0% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.1% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Exceptional 2.4% |