Puerto Rican vs Cuban Community Comparison
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Cuban Integration in Puerto Rican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 437,941,645 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Cubans within Puerto Rican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.239. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Puerto Ricans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.012% in Cubans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Puerto Ricans corresponds to a decrease of 11.7 Cubans.
Puerto Rican vs Cuban Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Cuban communities in the United States are seen in householder income under 25 years ($39,726 compared to $50,655, a difference of 27.5%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($69,234 compared to $86,301, a difference of 24.6%), and wage/income gap (18.7% compared to 23.3%, a difference of 24.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($31,560 compared to $34,942, a difference of 10.7%), median earnings ($35,560 compared to $40,619, a difference of 14.2%), and householder income over 65 years ($42,550 compared to $49,152, a difference of 15.5%).
Income Metric | Puerto Rican | Cuban |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $31,268 | Tragic $37,383 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $70,423 | Tragic $84,981 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $59,197 | Tragic $73,392 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $35,560 | Tragic $40,619 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $40,071 | Tragic $46,580 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $31,560 | Tragic $34,942 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $39,726 | Tragic $50,655 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $65,996 | Tragic $81,483 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $69,234 | Tragic $86,301 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $42,550 | Tragic $49,152 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 18.7% | Exceptional 23.3% |
Puerto Rican vs Cuban Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Cuban communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (25.1% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 99.6%), family poverty (20.3% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 91.1%), and single father poverty (31.5% compared to 16.6%, a difference of 90.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (23.2% compared to 18.0%, a difference of 29.3%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (21.4% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 32.9%), and receiving food stamps (26.0% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 42.5%).
Poverty Metric | Puerto Rican | Cuban |
Poverty | Tragic 23.7% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Tragic 20.3% | Tragic 10.6% |
Males | Tragic 22.0% | Tragic 12.4% |
Females | Tragic 25.2% | Tragic 15.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 29.8% | Exceptional 17.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 26.3% | Tragic 14.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 34.5% | Tragic 19.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 32.5% | Tragic 17.8% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 32.8% | Tragic 17.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 32.7% | Tragic 18.0% |
Single Males | Tragic 25.1% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Tragic 34.1% | Average 21.0% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 31.5% | Poor 16.6% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 44.5% | Fair 29.6% |
Married Couples | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 6.8% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 21.4% | Tragic 16.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 23.2% | Tragic 18.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 26.0% | Tragic 18.2% |
Puerto Rican vs Cuban Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Cuban communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (11.1% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 88.2%), male unemployment (8.6% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 86.0%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (7.6% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 82.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.4% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 16.9%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.9% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 28.4%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (6.4% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 33.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Puerto Rican | Cuban |
Unemployment | Tragic 8.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Males | Tragic 8.6% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Females | Tragic 8.3% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 18.4% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 27.5% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 16.7% | Exceptional 9.2% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 11.1% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 8.9% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 7.6% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 6.8% | Exceptional 4.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 7.0% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.4% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 12.5% | Exceptional 7.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 13.9% | Poor 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 9.0% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Puerto Rican vs Cuban Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Cuban communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (58.1% compared to 64.2%, a difference of 10.4%), in labor force | age 45-54 (75.9% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 9.8%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (73.1% compared to 79.5%, a difference of 8.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (81.2% compared to 84.2%, a difference of 3.7%), in labor force | age 25-29 (80.4% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 3.8%), and in labor force | age 16-19 (30.3% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 4.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | Puerto Rican | Cuban |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 58.1% | Tragic 64.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 73.1% | Average 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 30.3% | Tragic 31.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 68.3% | Tragic 72.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 80.4% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 81.2% | Tragic 84.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 80.7% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 75.9% | Exceptional 83.4% |
Puerto Rican vs Cuban Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Cuban communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.7% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 21.3%), births to unmarried women (45.7% compared to 39.4%, a difference of 16.0%), and married-couple households (40.1% compared to 45.4%, a difference of 13.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.6% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 0.57%), average family size (3.28 compared to 3.25, a difference of 0.85%), and divorced or separated (13.9% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 4.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Puerto Rican | Cuban |
Family Households | Fair 64.2% | Exceptional 67.7% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 25.6% | Poor 27.1% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.1% | Tragic 45.4% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.28 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.6% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.7% | Tragic 7.2% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.9% | Tragic 44.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 14.5% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 45.7% | Tragic 39.4% |
Puerto Rican vs Cuban Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Cuban communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (15.5% compared to 8.5%, a difference of 82.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.7% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 26.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.6% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 23.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (84.6% compared to 91.5%, a difference of 8.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (47.1% compared to 56.3%, a difference of 19.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.6% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 23.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Puerto Rican | Cuban |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.5% | Exceptional 8.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 84.6% | Exceptional 91.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 47.1% | Excellent 56.3% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.6% | Fair 19.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.7% | Tragic 6.0% |
Puerto Rican vs Cuban Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Cuban communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (3.2% compared to 4.0%, a difference of 22.2%), no schooling completed (2.3% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 8.2%), and master's degree (11.2% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 8.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 3rd grade (97.2% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.040%), 2nd grade (97.5% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.070%), and nursery school (97.7% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.14%).
Education Level Metric | Puerto Rican | Cuban |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.5% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.5% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.3% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.9% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Tragic 96.6% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Tragic 94.6% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 94.1% |
9th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Tragic 93.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 89.8% | Tragic 91.5% |
11th Grade | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 90.2% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 86.5% | Tragic 88.9% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 84.7% | Tragic 85.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 81.1% | Tragic 82.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 56.8% | Tragic 58.6% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 52.2% | Tragic 53.4% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.4% | Tragic 41.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.0% | Tragic 32.5% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 12.1% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.2% | Tragic 4.0% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.4% |
Puerto Rican vs Cuban Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Cuban communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (3.9% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 61.0%), disability age 35 to 64 (15.9% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 59.1%), and disability age 5 to 17 (8.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 55.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (52.9% compared to 47.4%, a difference of 11.5%), cognitive disability (19.2% compared to 16.5%, a difference of 16.7%), and hearing disability (3.5% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 24.1%).
Disability Metric | Puerto Rican | Cuban |
Disability | Tragic 16.1% | Average 11.7% |
Males | Tragic 15.6% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Fair 12.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.7% | Average 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 8.3% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 15.9% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 29.1% | Average 23.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 52.9% | Average 47.4% |
Vision | Tragic 3.9% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.5% | Excellent 2.8% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.2% | Exceptional 16.5% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 8.9% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 2.7% |