Puerto Rican vs Nicaraguan Community Comparison
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Nicaraguan Integration in Puerto Rican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 282,564,850 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Nicaraguans within Puerto Rican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.220. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Puerto Ricans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.003% in Nicaraguans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Puerto Ricans corresponds to a decrease of 2.5 Nicaraguans.
Puerto Rican vs Nicaraguan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($59,197 compared to $79,737, a difference of 34.7%), householder income under 25 years ($39,726 compared to $53,275, a difference of 34.1%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($69,234 compared to $92,554, a difference of 33.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($31,560 compared to $36,904, a difference of 16.9%), median earnings ($35,560 compared to $43,026, a difference of 21.0%), and median male earnings ($40,071 compared to $49,215, a difference of 22.8%).
Income Metric | Puerto Rican | Nicaraguan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $31,268 | Tragic $39,372 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $70,423 | Tragic $92,231 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $59,197 | Tragic $79,737 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $35,560 | Tragic $43,026 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $40,071 | Tragic $49,215 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $31,560 | Tragic $36,904 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $39,726 | Exceptional $53,275 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $65,996 | Tragic $87,751 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $69,234 | Tragic $92,554 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $42,550 | Tragic $54,474 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 18.7% | Exceptional 23.4% |
Puerto Rican vs Nicaraguan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (25.1% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 102.5%), single father poverty (31.5% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 98.3%), and family poverty (20.3% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 91.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (23.2% compared to 16.6%, a difference of 39.7%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (21.4% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 42.7%), and single mother poverty (44.5% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 49.2%).
Poverty Metric | Puerto Rican | Nicaraguan |
Poverty | Tragic 23.7% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Tragic 20.3% | Tragic 10.6% |
Males | Tragic 22.0% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Tragic 25.2% | Tragic 15.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 29.8% | Exceptional 18.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 26.3% | Tragic 14.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 34.5% | Tragic 19.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 32.5% | Tragic 18.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 32.8% | Tragic 18.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 32.7% | Tragic 18.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 25.1% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Single Females | Tragic 34.1% | Fair 21.3% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 31.5% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 44.5% | Poor 29.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 6.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 21.4% | Tragic 15.0% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 23.2% | Tragic 16.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 26.0% | Tragic 16.1% |
Puerto Rican vs Nicaraguan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (12.5% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 73.5%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (16.7% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 70.1%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (11.1% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 69.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.4% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 15.4%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.9% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 19.8%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (6.1% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 24.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Puerto Rican | Nicaraguan |
Unemployment | Tragic 8.4% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 8.6% | Excellent 5.1% |
Females | Tragic 8.3% | Tragic 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 18.4% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 27.5% | Average 17.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 16.7% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 11.1% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 8.9% | Fair 5.6% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 7.6% | Excellent 4.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 6.8% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 7.0% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 6.1% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.4% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 12.5% | Exceptional 7.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 9.0% | Poor 5.6% |
Puerto Rican vs Nicaraguan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (58.1% compared to 65.1%, a difference of 12.1%), in labor force | age 45-54 (75.9% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 9.0%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (73.1% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 8.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (80.4% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 3.3%), in labor force | age 30-34 (81.2% compared to 83.9%, a difference of 3.3%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (80.7% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 4.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | Puerto Rican | Nicaraguan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 58.1% | Average 65.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 73.1% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 30.3% | Tragic 32.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 68.3% | Tragic 73.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 80.4% | Tragic 83.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 81.2% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 80.7% | Poor 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 75.9% | Average 82.8% |
Puerto Rican vs Nicaraguan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (45.7% compared to 36.6%, a difference of 24.8%), single mother households (8.7% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 20.7%), and married-couple households (40.1% compared to 45.2%, a difference of 12.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.6% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 1.3%), average family size (3.28 compared to 3.36, a difference of 2.5%), and family households (64.2% compared to 67.4%, a difference of 5.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Puerto Rican | Nicaraguan |
Family Households | Fair 64.2% | Exceptional 67.4% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 25.6% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.1% | Tragic 45.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.28 | Exceptional 3.36 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.6% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.7% | Tragic 7.2% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.9% | Tragic 44.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 13.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 45.7% | Tragic 36.6% |
Puerto Rican vs Nicaraguan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (15.5% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 60.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.7% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 47.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.6% compared to 20.7%, a difference of 32.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (84.6% compared to 90.4%, a difference of 6.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (47.1% compared to 56.1%, a difference of 19.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.6% compared to 20.7%, a difference of 32.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Puerto Rican | Nicaraguan |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.5% | Excellent 9.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 84.6% | Excellent 90.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 47.1% | Good 56.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.6% | Exceptional 20.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.7% | Exceptional 7.0% |
Puerto Rican vs Nicaraguan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.3% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 26.5%), professional degree (3.2% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 21.4%), and master's degree (11.2% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 11.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 9th grade (91.8% compared to 91.9%, a difference of 0.090%), 6th grade (95.5% compared to 95.4%, a difference of 0.13%), and ged/equivalency (81.1% compared to 80.9%, a difference of 0.18%).
Education Level Metric | Puerto Rican | Nicaraguan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.9% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.1% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.0% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 96.9% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 96.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Tragic 95.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Tragic 93.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 93.0% |
9th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Tragic 91.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 89.8% | Tragic 90.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 88.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 86.5% | Tragic 87.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 84.7% | Tragic 84.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 81.1% | Tragic 80.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 56.8% | Tragic 59.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 52.2% | Tragic 53.9% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.4% | Tragic 41.5% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.0% | Tragic 33.1% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 12.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.2% | Tragic 3.9% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.5% |
Puerto Rican vs Nicaraguan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (3.9% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 69.0%), disability age 5 to 17 (8.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 56.2%), and disability age 35 to 64 (15.9% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 56.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (52.9% compared to 48.3%, a difference of 9.6%), cognitive disability (19.2% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 13.3%), and disability age 65 to 74 (29.1% compared to 23.9%, a difference of 21.7%).
Disability Metric | Puerto Rican | Nicaraguan |
Disability | Tragic 16.1% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Males | Tragic 15.6% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.7% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 8.3% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 15.9% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 29.1% | Poor 23.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 52.9% | Tragic 48.3% |
Vision | Tragic 3.9% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.5% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.2% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 8.9% | Good 6.1% |
Self-Care | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 2.6% |