Samoan vs Costa Rican Community Comparison
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Costa Rican Integration in Samoan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 150,495,021 people shows a mild positive correlation between the proportion of Costa Ricans within Samoan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.315. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Samoans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.004% in Costa Ricans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Samoans corresponds to an increase of 3.7 Costa Ricans.
Samoan vs Costa Rican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Samoan and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($39,826 compared to $44,090, a difference of 10.7%), householder income over 65 years ($65,427 compared to $61,638, a difference of 6.1%), and median female earnings ($37,498 compared to $39,622, a difference of 5.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median household income ($86,498 compared to $87,262, a difference of 0.88%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($101,580 compared to $102,779, a difference of 1.2%), and wage/income gap (26.0% compared to 25.3%, a difference of 2.7%).
Income Metric | Samoan | Costa Rican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,826 | Good $44,090 |
Median Family Income | Fair $100,344 | Good $103,989 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,498 | Excellent $87,262 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,206 | Average $46,645 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $51,389 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $37,498 | Average $39,622 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $54,610 | Exceptional $53,106 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Fair $92,385 | Good $95,565 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $101,580 | Good $102,779 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,427 | Good $61,638 |
Wage/Income Gap | Fair 26.0% | Good 25.3% |
Samoan vs Costa Rican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Samoan and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (13.8% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 17.8%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.1% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 14.8%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.0% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 13.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single female poverty (20.6% compared to 20.7%, a difference of 0.35%), male poverty (10.9% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 0.91%), and poverty (12.0% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 1.1%).
Poverty Metric | Samoan | Costa Rican |
Poverty | Good 12.0% | Good 12.2% |
Families | Good 8.6% | Average 9.0% |
Males | Good 10.9% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Good 13.1% | Good 13.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.2% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Average 13.5% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Excellent 16.5% | Good 16.9% |
Children Under 16 years | Good 15.6% | Good 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Excellent 15.7% | Good 16.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Excellent 15.7% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.7% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Good 20.6% | Good 20.7% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 13.8% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Excellent 28.5% | Average 29.0% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.9% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.0% | Poor 11.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.1% | Tragic 12.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.1% | Average 11.6% |
Samoan vs Costa Rican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Samoan and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.0% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 7.9%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.8% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 6.1%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.4% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 5.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.9% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 0.11%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 0.14%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.4% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 0.64%).
Unemployment Metric | Samoan | Costa Rican |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 5.4% |
Females | Poor 5.4% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Excellent 17.2% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Average 10.3% | Tragic 10.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Average 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.0% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Average 4.9% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 7.9% | Poor 7.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.4% | Good 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Average 5.4% | Average 5.5% |
Samoan vs Costa Rican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Samoan and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (39.1% compared to 36.3%, a difference of 7.8%), in labor force | age 20-24 (77.4% compared to 75.2%, a difference of 2.9%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.3% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 2.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (65.5% compared to 65.6%, a difference of 0.10%), in labor force | age 20-64 (79.0% compared to 79.7%, a difference of 0.90%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (81.8% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 1.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | Samoan | Costa Rican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.5% | Exceptional 65.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.0% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 39.1% | Fair 36.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.4% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.3% | Exceptional 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.3% | Fair 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.2% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.8% | Average 82.8% |
Samoan vs Costa Rican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Samoan and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.6% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 11.7%), average family size (3.42 compared to 3.26, a difference of 5.0%), and family households with children (29.5% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 4.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of births to unmarried women (32.6% compared to 32.7%, a difference of 0.23%), divorced or separated (12.0% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 0.40%), and single mother households (6.5% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 0.53%).
Family Structure Metric | Samoan | Costa Rican |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.9% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.5% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 48.7% | Excellent 47.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.42 | Excellent 3.26 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.6% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Fair 6.5% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Average 46.8% | Average 46.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Good 12.0% | Average 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Fair 32.6% | Fair 32.7% |
Samoan vs Costa Rican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Samoan and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (9.2% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 35.3%), no vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 24.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (25.0% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 21.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.4% compared to 90.5%, a difference of 2.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.5% compared to 56.9%, a difference of 8.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (25.0% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 21.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Samoan | Costa Rican |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Exceptional 9.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.4% | Exceptional 90.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.5% | Exceptional 56.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 25.0% | Exceptional 20.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.2% | Exceptional 6.8% |
Samoan vs Costa Rican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Samoan and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (3.3% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 34.4%), master's degree (11.5% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 30.4%), and doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 30.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 5th grade (97.1% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.010%), 4th grade (97.3% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.020%), and 2nd grade (97.7% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.030%).
Education Level Metric | Samoan | Costa Rican |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Poor 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.8% | Poor 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.8% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.8% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.7% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Poor 94.6% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.4% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Fair 92.3% | Tragic 91.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 90.8% | Tragic 90.5% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.5% | Tragic 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 84.9% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.0% | Poor 64.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.2% | Fair 58.6% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.1% | Fair 46.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.8% | Average 37.7% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.5% | Average 15.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.3% | Average 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Average 1.8% |
Samoan vs Costa Rican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Samoan and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 16.4%), hearing disability (3.3% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 13.0%), and disability age 65 to 74 (25.4% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 12.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (5.5% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 1.9%), vision disability (2.2% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 2.1%), and cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 5.0%).
Disability Metric | Samoan | Costa Rican |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Tragic 11.9% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Poor 12.4% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Excellent 5.5% | Average 5.6% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.0% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.4% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.5% | Excellent 46.9% |
Vision | Poor 2.2% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.3% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Excellent 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Poor 6.3% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Excellent 2.4% |