Puerto Rican vs Spanish Community Comparison
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Spanish Integration in Puerto Rican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 408,305,987 people shows a substantial negative correlation between the proportion of Spanish within Puerto Rican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.553. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Puerto Ricans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.003% in Spanish. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Puerto Ricans corresponds to a decrease of 2.7 Spanish.
Puerto Rican vs Spanish Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Spanish communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (18.7% compared to 27.1%, a difference of 45.0%), householder income over 65 years ($42,550 compared to $60,795, a difference of 42.9%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($69,234 compared to $98,554, a difference of 42.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($31,560 compared to $38,098, a difference of 20.7%), median earnings ($35,560 compared to $45,432, a difference of 27.8%), and householder income under 25 years ($39,726 compared to $50,813, a difference of 27.9%).
Income Metric | Puerto Rican | Spanish |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $31,268 | Poor $42,249 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $70,423 | Fair $99,977 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $59,197 | Fair $83,343 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $35,560 | Poor $45,432 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $40,071 | Fair $53,576 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $31,560 | Tragic $38,098 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $39,726 | Tragic $50,813 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $65,996 | Fair $92,200 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $69,234 | Fair $98,554 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $42,550 | Average $60,795 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 18.7% | Tragic 27.1% |
Puerto Rican vs Spanish Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Spanish communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (12.6% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 139.7%), family poverty (20.3% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 119.1%), and receiving food stamps (26.0% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 117.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (29.8% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 44.6%), single mother poverty (44.5% compared to 30.1%, a difference of 48.0%), and single female poverty (34.1% compared to 22.0%, a difference of 55.1%).
Poverty Metric | Puerto Rican | Spanish |
Poverty | Tragic 23.7% | Poor 12.8% |
Families | Tragic 20.3% | Fair 9.3% |
Males | Tragic 22.0% | Poor 11.7% |
Females | Tragic 25.2% | Fair 13.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 29.8% | Poor 20.6% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 26.3% | Tragic 14.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 34.5% | Tragic 18.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 32.5% | Fair 16.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 32.8% | Fair 17.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 32.7% | Fair 16.9% |
Single Males | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 13.6% |
Single Females | Tragic 34.1% | Tragic 22.0% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 31.5% | Poor 16.7% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 44.5% | Tragic 30.1% |
Married Couples | Tragic 12.6% | Average 5.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 21.4% | Good 10.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 23.2% | Excellent 11.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 26.0% | Fair 12.0% |
Puerto Rican vs Spanish Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Spanish communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 18 years (9.0% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 65.2%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (16.7% compared to 10.1%, a difference of 64.3%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (11.1% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 62.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.4% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 3.0%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.9% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 16.2%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (6.4% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 19.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Puerto Rican | Spanish |
Unemployment | Tragic 8.4% | Good 5.2% |
Males | Tragic 8.6% | Poor 5.4% |
Females | Tragic 8.3% | Average 5.2% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 18.4% | Good 11.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 27.5% | Good 17.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 16.7% | Excellent 10.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 11.1% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 8.9% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 7.6% | Fair 4.8% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 6.8% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 6.1% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 6.4% | Good 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.9% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 12.5% | Poor 7.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 13.9% | Good 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 9.0% | Average 5.4% |
Puerto Rican vs Spanish Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Spanish communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (30.3% compared to 39.3%, a difference of 29.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (68.3% compared to 76.4%, a difference of 11.8%), and in labor force | age > 16 (58.1% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 9.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (81.2% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 2.9%), in labor force | age 35-44 (80.7% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 3.2%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (80.4% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 4.0%).
Labor Participation Metric | Puerto Rican | Spanish |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 58.1% | Tragic 63.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 73.1% | Tragic 78.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 30.3% | Exceptional 39.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 68.3% | Exceptional 76.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 80.4% | Tragic 83.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 81.2% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 80.7% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 75.9% | Tragic 81.3% |
Puerto Rican vs Spanish Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Spanish communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.7% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 35.9%), births to unmarried women (45.7% compared to 34.1%, a difference of 34.1%), and married-couple households (40.1% compared to 47.2%, a difference of 17.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (64.2% compared to 65.0%, a difference of 1.3%), average family size (3.28 compared to 3.23, a difference of 1.6%), and single father households (2.6% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 2.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Puerto Rican | Spanish |
Family Households | Fair 64.2% | Exceptional 65.0% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 25.6% | Excellent 27.7% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.1% | Excellent 47.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.28 | Average 3.23 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.7% | Fair 6.4% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.9% | Good 47.0% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 12.8% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 45.7% | Tragic 34.1% |
Puerto Rican vs Spanish Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Spanish communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (15.5% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 95.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.7% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 67.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.6% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 48.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (84.6% compared to 92.3%, a difference of 9.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (47.1% compared to 60.2%, a difference of 27.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.6% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 48.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Puerto Rican | Spanish |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.5% | Exceptional 7.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 84.6% | Exceptional 92.3% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 47.1% | Exceptional 60.2% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.6% | Exceptional 23.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.7% | Exceptional 7.9% |
Puerto Rican vs Spanish Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Spanish communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 31.2%), professional degree (3.2% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 29.9%), and master's degree (11.2% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 27.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.7% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 0.51%), kindergarten (97.7% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 0.52%), and 1st grade (97.7% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 0.52%).
Education Level Metric | Puerto Rican | Spanish |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Exceptional 1.9% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Exceptional 98.2% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Exceptional 98.2% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Exceptional 98.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Exceptional 98.1% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Exceptional 98.0% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Exceptional 97.8% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Exceptional 97.6% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Exceptional 97.3% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Excellent 96.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Excellent 96.0% |
9th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Excellent 95.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 89.8% | Good 94.0% |
11th Grade | Tragic 88.4% | Good 92.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 86.5% | Average 91.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 84.7% | Average 89.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 81.1% | Fair 85.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 56.8% | Fair 64.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 52.2% | Fair 58.5% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.4% | Tragic 44.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.0% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.2% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.2% | Fair 4.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Average 1.8% |
Puerto Rican vs Spanish Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Puerto Rican and Spanish communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (3.9% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 58.6%), self-care disability (3.7% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 41.0%), and disability age 5 to 17 (8.3% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 38.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of hearing disability (3.5% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 3.4%), disability age 18 to 34 (8.0% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 7.0%), and disability age over 75 (52.9% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 10.1%).
Disability Metric | Puerto Rican | Spanish |
Disability | Tragic 16.1% | Tragic 12.8% |
Males | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 12.7% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 13.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.7% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 8.3% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 7.5% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 15.9% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 29.1% | Tragic 24.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 52.9% | Tragic 48.0% |
Vision | Tragic 3.9% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.5% | Tragic 3.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.2% | Average 17.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 8.9% | Tragic 6.6% |
Self-Care | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 2.6% |