Puerto Rican vs Cape Verdean Community Comparison
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Cape Verdean Integration in Puerto Rican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 106,840,023 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Cape Verdeans within Puerto Rican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.245. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Puerto Ricans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.006% in Cape Verdeans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Puerto Ricans corresponds to a decrease of 6.1 Cape Verdeans.
Puerto Rican vs Cape Verdean Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Cape Verdean communities in the United States are seen in median family income ($70,423 compared to $91,848, a difference of 30.4%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($65,996 compared to $85,758, a difference of 29.9%), and householder income under 25 years ($39,726 compared to $51,387, a difference of 29.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income over 65 years ($42,550 compared to $50,077, a difference of 17.7%), median female earnings ($31,560 compared to $38,614, a difference of 22.4%), and median earnings ($35,560 compared to $44,640, a difference of 25.5%).
Income Metric | Puerto Rican | Cape Verdean |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $31,268 | Tragic $39,935 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $70,423 | Tragic $91,848 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $59,197 | Tragic $75,848 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $35,560 | Tragic $44,640 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $40,071 | Tragic $51,103 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $31,560 | Tragic $38,614 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $39,726 | Poor $51,387 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $65,996 | Tragic $85,758 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $69,234 | Tragic $87,580 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $42,550 | Tragic $50,077 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 18.7% | Exceptional 23.6% |
Puerto Rican vs Cape Verdean Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Cape Verdean communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (12.6% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 136.5%), single father poverty (31.5% compared to 16.5%, a difference of 91.0%), and family poverty (20.3% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 85.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (26.0% compared to 21.1%, a difference of 23.2%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (23.2% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 38.4%), and single mother poverty (44.5% compared to 30.8%, a difference of 44.4%).
Poverty Metric | Puerto Rican | Cape Verdean |
Poverty | Tragic 23.7% | Tragic 14.4% |
Families | Tragic 20.3% | Tragic 10.9% |
Males | Tragic 22.0% | Tragic 13.1% |
Females | Tragic 25.2% | Tragic 15.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 29.8% | Exceptional 19.4% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 26.3% | Tragic 16.3% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 34.5% | Tragic 19.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 32.5% | Tragic 18.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 32.8% | Tragic 18.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 32.7% | Tragic 19.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 13.8% |
Single Females | Tragic 34.1% | Tragic 22.3% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 31.5% | Fair 16.5% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 44.5% | Tragic 30.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 12.6% | Fair 5.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 21.4% | Tragic 14.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 23.2% | Tragic 16.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 26.0% | Tragic 21.1% |
Puerto Rican vs Cape Verdean Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Cape Verdean communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (12.5% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 111.0%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (11.1% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 57.8%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (27.5% compared to 17.5%, a difference of 56.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.9% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 6.7%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (6.4% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 14.1%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (7.6% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 16.3%).
Unemployment Metric | Puerto Rican | Cape Verdean |
Unemployment | Tragic 8.4% | Tragic 6.5% |
Males | Tragic 8.6% | Tragic 7.1% |
Females | Tragic 8.3% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 18.4% | Tragic 12.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 27.5% | Average 17.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 16.7% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 11.1% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 8.9% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 7.6% | Tragic 6.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 6.8% | Tragic 5.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 11.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 12.5% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 10.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 9.0% | Tragic 5.9% |
Puerto Rican vs Cape Verdean Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Cape Verdean communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (30.3% compared to 44.5%, a difference of 46.6%), in labor force | age 20-24 (68.3% compared to 78.3%, a difference of 14.7%), and in labor force | age > 16 (58.1% compared to 66.6%, a difference of 14.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (81.2% compared to 85.6%, a difference of 5.4%), in labor force | age 35-44 (80.7% compared to 85.8%, a difference of 6.3%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (80.4% compared to 86.0%, a difference of 7.0%).
Labor Participation Metric | Puerto Rican | Cape Verdean |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 58.1% | Exceptional 66.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 73.1% | Exceptional 80.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 30.3% | Exceptional 44.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 68.3% | Exceptional 78.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 80.4% | Exceptional 86.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 81.2% | Exceptional 85.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 80.7% | Exceptional 85.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 75.9% | Tragic 82.1% |
Puerto Rican vs Cape Verdean Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Cape Verdean communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.6% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 13.1%), births to unmarried women (45.7% compared to 41.3%, a difference of 10.5%), and divorced or separated (13.9% compared to 13.1%, a difference of 5.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of currently married (39.9% compared to 39.6%, a difference of 0.81%), single mother households (8.7% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 1.3%), and average family size (3.28 compared to 3.17, a difference of 3.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Puerto Rican | Cape Verdean |
Family Households | Fair 64.2% | Tragic 61.8% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 25.6% | Tragic 26.9% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.1% | Tragic 38.1% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.28 | Tragic 3.17 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.9% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.7% | Tragic 8.9% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.9% | Tragic 39.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 13.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 45.7% | Tragic 41.3% |
Puerto Rican vs Cape Verdean Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Cape Verdean communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (4.7% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 7.3%), 3 or more vehicles in household (15.6% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 4.2%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (47.1% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 0.69%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (84.6% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 0.11%), no vehicles in household (15.5% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 0.56%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (47.1% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 0.69%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Puerto Rican | Cape Verdean |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 15.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 84.6% | Tragic 84.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 47.1% | Tragic 46.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 15.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.7% | Tragic 4.4% |
Puerto Rican vs Cape Verdean Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Cape Verdean communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.3% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 33.3%), master's degree (11.2% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 8.1%), and associate's degree (40.4% compared to 38.8%, a difference of 4.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 7th grade (94.0% compared to 94.1%, a difference of 0.080%), ged/equivalency (81.1% compared to 80.9%, a difference of 0.18%), and bachelor's degree (31.0% compared to 30.9%, a difference of 0.26%).
Education Level Metric | Puerto Rican | Cape Verdean |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 3.1% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.0% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 96.9% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 96.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 96.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 96.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Tragic 95.5% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.1% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Tragic 94.1% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 93.5% |
9th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Tragic 92.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 89.8% | Tragic 90.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 89.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 86.5% | Tragic 87.4% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 84.7% | Tragic 85.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 81.1% | Tragic 80.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 56.8% | Tragic 56.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 52.2% | Tragic 50.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.4% | Tragic 38.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.0% | Tragic 30.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 12.1% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.2% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.4% |
Puerto Rican vs Cape Verdean Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Cape Verdean communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (3.9% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 58.5%), ambulatory disability (8.9% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 28.5%), and male disability (15.6% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 21.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (19.2% compared to 19.2%, a difference of 0.020%), disability age under 5 (1.7% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 0.70%), and disability age 18 to 34 (8.0% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 4.0%).
Disability Metric | Puerto Rican | Cape Verdean |
Disability | Tragic 16.1% | Tragic 13.5% |
Males | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 12.8% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 14.2% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.7% | Tragic 1.7% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 8.3% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 15.9% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 29.1% | Tragic 25.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 52.9% | Tragic 50.1% |
Vision | Tragic 3.9% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.5% | Poor 3.1% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.2% | Tragic 19.2% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 8.9% | Tragic 6.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 3.0% |