Puerto Rican vs Costa Rican Community Comparison
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Costa Rican Integration in Puerto Rican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 250,945,299 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Costa Ricans within Puerto Rican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.238. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Puerto Ricans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.001% in Costa Ricans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Puerto Ricans corresponds to a decrease of 1.0 Costa Ricans.
Puerto Rican vs Costa Rican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($69,234 compared to $102,779, a difference of 48.4%), median family income ($70,423 compared to $103,989, a difference of 47.7%), and median household income ($59,197 compared to $87,262, a difference of 47.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($31,560 compared to $39,622, a difference of 25.5%), median earnings ($35,560 compared to $46,645, a difference of 31.2%), and householder income under 25 years ($39,726 compared to $53,106, a difference of 33.7%).
Income Metric | Puerto Rican | Costa Rican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $31,268 | Good $44,090 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $70,423 | Good $103,989 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $59,197 | Excellent $87,262 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $35,560 | Average $46,645 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $40,071 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $31,560 | Average $39,622 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $39,726 | Exceptional $53,106 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $65,996 | Good $95,565 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $69,234 | Good $102,779 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $42,550 | Good $61,638 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 18.7% | Good 25.3% |
Puerto Rican vs Costa Rican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (12.6% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 145.4%), family poverty (20.3% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 125.4%), and receiving food stamps (26.0% compared to 11.6%, a difference of 123.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (44.5% compared to 29.0%, a difference of 53.4%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (29.8% compared to 18.8%, a difference of 58.7%), and single female poverty (34.1% compared to 20.7%, a difference of 64.7%).
Poverty Metric | Puerto Rican | Costa Rican |
Poverty | Tragic 23.7% | Good 12.2% |
Families | Tragic 20.3% | Average 9.0% |
Males | Tragic 22.0% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 25.2% | Good 13.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 29.8% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 26.3% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 34.5% | Good 16.9% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 32.5% | Good 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 32.8% | Good 16.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 32.7% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 25.1% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Tragic 34.1% | Good 20.7% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 31.5% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 44.5% | Average 29.0% |
Married Couples | Tragic 12.6% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 21.4% | Poor 11.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 23.2% | Tragic 12.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 26.0% | Average 11.6% |
Puerto Rican vs Costa Rican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (11.1% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 66.8%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (9.0% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 64.8%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (7.6% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 63.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.4% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 3.9%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.9% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 14.1%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (6.4% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 17.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Puerto Rican | Costa Rican |
Unemployment | Tragic 8.4% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 8.6% | Fair 5.4% |
Females | Tragic 8.3% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 18.4% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 27.5% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 16.7% | Tragic 10.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 11.1% | Average 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 8.9% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 7.6% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 6.8% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 6.4% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.9% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 12.5% | Poor 7.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 13.9% | Good 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 9.0% | Average 5.5% |
Puerto Rican vs Costa Rican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (30.3% compared to 36.3%, a difference of 19.6%), in labor force | age > 16 (58.1% compared to 65.6%, a difference of 12.9%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (68.3% compared to 75.2%, a difference of 10.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (81.2% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 4.1%), in labor force | age 35-44 (80.7% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 4.5%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (80.4% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 5.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | Puerto Rican | Costa Rican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 58.1% | Exceptional 65.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 73.1% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 30.3% | Fair 36.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 68.3% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 80.4% | Exceptional 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 81.2% | Fair 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 80.7% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 75.9% | Average 82.8% |
Puerto Rican vs Costa Rican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (45.7% compared to 32.7%, a difference of 39.7%), single mother households (8.7% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 34.4%), and married-couple households (40.1% compared to 47.2%, a difference of 17.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.28 compared to 3.26, a difference of 0.68%), family households (64.2% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 2.8%), and single father households (2.6% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 10.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Puerto Rican | Costa Rican |
Family Households | Fair 64.2% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 25.6% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.1% | Excellent 47.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.28 | Excellent 3.26 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.6% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.7% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.9% | Average 46.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.9% | Average 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 45.7% | Fair 32.7% |
Puerto Rican vs Costa Rican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (15.5% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 62.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.7% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 44.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.6% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 31.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (84.6% compared to 90.5%, a difference of 7.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (47.1% compared to 56.9%, a difference of 20.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.6% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 31.6%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Puerto Rican | Costa Rican |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.5% | Exceptional 9.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 84.6% | Exceptional 90.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 47.1% | Exceptional 56.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.6% | Exceptional 20.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.7% | Exceptional 6.8% |
Puerto Rican vs Costa Rican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (3.2% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 37.8%), master's degree (11.2% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 34.0%), and doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 32.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1st grade (97.7% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.11%), nursery school (97.7% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.12%), and kindergarten (97.7% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.12%).
Education Level Metric | Puerto Rican | Costa Rican |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Poor 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Poor 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 89.8% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 91.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 86.5% | Tragic 90.5% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 84.7% | Tragic 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 81.1% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 56.8% | Poor 64.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 52.2% | Fair 58.6% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.4% | Fair 46.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.0% | Average 37.7% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.2% | Average 15.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.2% | Average 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Average 1.8% |
Puerto Rican vs Costa Rican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (3.9% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 77.9%), self-care disability (3.7% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 51.6%), and ambulatory disability (8.9% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 50.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (52.9% compared to 46.9%, a difference of 12.8%), cognitive disability (19.2% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 12.8%), and disability age under 5 (1.7% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 19.2%).
Disability Metric | Puerto Rican | Costa Rican |
Disability | Tragic 16.1% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Tragic 15.6% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.7% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 8.3% | Average 5.6% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 15.9% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 29.1% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 52.9% | Excellent 46.9% |
Vision | Tragic 3.9% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.5% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.2% | Excellent 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 8.9% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 3.7% | Excellent 2.4% |