Nigerian vs Costa Rican Community Comparison
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Costa Ricans
1,996
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17.5/ 100
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277th/ 347
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5,399
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51.5/ 100
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Costa Rican Integration in Nigerian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 200,167,899 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Costa Ricans within Nigerian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.115. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Nigerians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.005% in Costa Ricans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Nigerians corresponds to a decrease of 5.4 Costa Ricans.
Nigerian vs Costa Rican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (23.0% compared to 25.3%, a difference of 10.1%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($87,730 compared to $95,565, a difference of 8.9%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($95,492 compared to $102,779, a difference of 7.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($39,641 compared to $39,622, a difference of 0.050%), median earnings ($45,532 compared to $46,645, a difference of 2.4%), and median male earnings ($52,039 compared to $54,279, a difference of 4.3%).
Income Metric | Nigerian | Costa Rican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,026 | Good $44,090 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $97,522 | Good $103,989 |
Median Household Income | Poor $81,725 | Excellent $87,262 |
Median Earnings | Fair $45,532 | Average $46,645 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $52,039 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,641 | Average $39,622 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $49,416 | Exceptional $53,106 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,730 | Good $95,565 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $95,492 | Good $102,779 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Poor $58,992 | Good $61,638 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.0% | Good 25.3% |
Nigerian vs Costa Rican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in child poverty among girls under 16 (18.7% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 15.5%), child poverty under the age of 16 (18.4% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 15.3%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (18.5% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 14.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (12.9% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 1.0%), single mother poverty (29.3% compared to 29.0%, a difference of 1.0%), and single father poverty (16.1% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 1.2%).
Poverty Metric | Nigerian | Costa Rican |
Poverty | Tragic 13.6% | Good 12.2% |
Families | Tragic 10.1% | Average 9.0% |
Males | Tragic 12.3% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 14.8% | Good 13.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Fair 20.4% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.4% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.1% | Good 16.9% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.4% | Good 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.5% | Good 16.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.7% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Fair 12.9% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Fair 21.4% | Good 20.7% |
Single Fathers | Good 16.1% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Fair 29.3% | Average 29.0% |
Married Couples | Poor 5.5% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 11.8% | Poor 11.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 12.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.1% | Average 11.6% |
Nigerian vs Costa Rican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.1% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 14.2%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.1% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 12.1%), and male unemployment (5.9% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 10.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.9% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 0.57%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.0% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 1.9%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 1.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Nigerian | Costa Rican |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.9% | Fair 5.4% |
Females | Tragic 5.8% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.9% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.4% | Tragic 10.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Average 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.7% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.7% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Poor 7.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.1% | Good 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.1% | Average 5.5% |
Nigerian vs Costa Rican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (66.6% compared to 65.6%, a difference of 1.5%), in labor force | age 25-29 (84.3% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 0.92%), and in labor force | age 16-19 (36.1% compared to 36.3%, a difference of 0.70%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.5% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 0.010%), in labor force | age 20-64 (79.7% compared to 79.7%, a difference of 0.080%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.7% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 0.080%).
Labor Participation Metric | Nigerian | Costa Rican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.6% | Exceptional 65.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Fair 36.1% | Fair 36.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Fair 74.7% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 84.3% | Exceptional 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.5% | Fair 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Average 82.7% | Average 82.8% |
Nigerian vs Costa Rican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.7% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 17.9%), married-couple households (43.2% compared to 47.2%, a difference of 9.3%), and births to unmarried women (35.3% compared to 32.7%, a difference of 8.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (28.4% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 0.20%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 0.23%), and divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 0.85%).
Family Structure Metric | Nigerian | Costa Rican |
Family Households | Poor 63.9% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 43.2% | Excellent 47.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Excellent 3.26 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.4% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.7% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.4% | Average 46.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Average 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 35.3% | Fair 32.7% |
Nigerian vs Costa Rican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (12.1% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 26.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.0% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 13.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.6% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 10.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.0% compared to 90.5%, a difference of 2.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (52.8% compared to 56.9%, a difference of 7.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.6% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 10.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Nigerian | Costa Rican |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 9.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.0% | Exceptional 90.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 52.8% | Exceptional 56.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.6% | Exceptional 20.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Poor 6.0% | Exceptional 6.8% |
Nigerian vs Costa Rican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.3% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 6.5%), professional degree (4.2% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 5.8%), and doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 2.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (93.1% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 0.0%), 8th grade (95.2% compared to 95.2%, a difference of 0.010%), and 9th grade (94.3% compared to 94.3%, a difference of 0.010%).
Education Level Metric | Nigerian | Costa Rican |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | 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 97.6% | 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 95.5% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Tragic 91.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.3% | Tragic 90.5% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 88.2% | Tragic 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.3% | Poor 64.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.5% | Fair 58.6% |
Associate's Degree | Poor 45.1% | Fair 46.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Fair 37.2% | Average 37.7% |
Master's Degree | Average 14.9% | Average 15.0% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.2% | Average 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Average 1.8% |
Nigerian vs Costa Rican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.6% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 11.0%), disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 9.8%), and disability age 35 to 64 (11.6% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 8.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male disability (11.0% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 0.34%), self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.68%), and disability (11.5% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 1.1%).
Disability Metric | Nigerian | Costa Rican |
Disability | Excellent 11.5% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Excellent 11.0% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Excellent 12.0% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Average 5.6% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.6% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.2% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Excellent 46.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Excellent 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.1% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Good 2.4% | Excellent 2.4% |