Sierra Leonean vs Costa Rican Community Comparison
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Costa Rican Integration in Sierra Leonean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 69,014,471 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Costa Ricans within Sierra Leonean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.330. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sierra Leoneans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.079% in Costa Ricans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sierra Leoneans corresponds to a decrease of 78.8 Costa Ricans.
Sierra Leonean vs Costa Rican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.4% compared to 25.3%, a difference of 17.9%), median female earnings ($42,868 compared to $39,622, a difference of 8.2%), and householder income under 25 years ($57,272 compared to $53,106, a difference of 7.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($54,279 compared to $54,279, a difference of 0.0%), median family income ($103,859 compared to $103,989, a difference of 0.13%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($102,427 compared to $102,779, a difference of 0.34%).
Income Metric | Sierra Leonean | Costa Rican |
Per Capita Income | Average $43,405 | Good $44,090 |
Median Family Income | Good $103,859 | Good $103,989 |
Median Household Income | Excellent $88,463 | Excellent $87,262 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,286 | Average $46,645 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,279 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $42,868 | Average $39,622 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $57,272 | Exceptional $53,106 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Fair $93,435 | Good $95,565 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,427 | Good $102,779 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,038 | Good $61,638 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.4% | Good 25.3% |
Sierra Leonean vs Costa Rican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.4% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 12.1%), child poverty among boys under 16 (17.8% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 10.4%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (17.6% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 9.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.2% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 0.050%), married-couple family poverty (5.1% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.34%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.0% compared to 18.8%, a difference of 1.3%).
Poverty Metric | Sierra Leonean | Costa Rican |
Poverty | Fair 12.6% | Good 12.2% |
Families | Poor 9.5% | Average 9.0% |
Males | Fair 11.4% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Fair 13.7% | Good 13.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.0% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Fair 17.7% | Good 16.9% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Good 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 17.8% | Good 16.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Good 12.6% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.7% | Good 20.7% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.2% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 27.4% | Average 29.0% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Excellent 10.5% | Poor 11.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 12.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Average 11.6% |
Sierra Leonean vs Costa Rican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in male unemployment (6.2% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 15.0%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (19.7% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 13.1%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.9% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 12.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.2% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 1.1%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.5% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 1.5%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.7% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 2.1%).
Unemployment Metric | Sierra Leonean | Costa Rican |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 6.2% | Fair 5.4% |
Females | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.7% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 10.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Average 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Average 7.7% | Poor 7.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.9% | Good 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Average 5.5% |
Sierra Leonean vs Costa Rican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (68.9% compared to 65.6%, a difference of 5.0%), in labor force | age 16-19 (37.6% compared to 36.3%, a difference of 3.5%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (86.4% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 2.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (85.8% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 0.86%), in labor force | age 20-24 (76.3% compared to 75.2%, a difference of 1.5%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.0% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 1.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | Sierra Leonean | Costa Rican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 68.9% | Exceptional 65.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.5% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Excellent 37.6% | Fair 36.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.3% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.8% | Exceptional 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.0% | Fair 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 86.4% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 84.5% | Average 82.8% |
Sierra Leonean vs Costa Rican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.7% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 19.0%), married-couple households (42.9% compared to 47.2%, a difference of 10.0%), and currently married (43.4% compared to 46.5%, a difference of 7.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 0.63%), average family size (3.30 compared to 3.26, a difference of 1.2%), and family households with children (28.9% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 1.7%).
Family Structure Metric | Sierra Leonean | Costa Rican |
Family Households | Poor 63.9% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.9% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 42.9% | Excellent 47.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.30 | Excellent 3.26 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.7% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.4% | Average 46.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Average 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.9% | Fair 32.7% |
Sierra Leonean vs Costa Rican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.9% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 15.8%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 15.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 12.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 90.5%, a difference of 1.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (52.9% compared to 56.9%, a difference of 7.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 12.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Sierra Leonean | Costa Rican |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 9.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 90.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 52.9% | Exceptional 56.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.3% | Exceptional 20.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 6.8% |
Sierra Leonean vs Costa Rican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (16.8% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 12.1%), bachelor's degree (40.1% compared to 37.7%, a difference of 6.2%), and doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 5.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 4th grade (97.3% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.020%), 6th grade (96.8% compared to 96.8%, a difference of 0.020%), and 5th grade (97.1% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.030%).
Education Level Metric | Sierra Leonean | 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 97.6% | 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 | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Fair 96.0% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Average 94.8% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Average 93.7% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Average 92.6% | Tragic 91.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Average 91.1% | Tragic 90.5% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Tragic 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Good 86.0% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 66.0% | Poor 64.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 60.2% | Fair 58.6% |
Associate's Degree | Excellent 47.7% | Fair 46.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 40.1% | Average 37.7% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 16.8% | Average 15.0% |
Professional Degree | Good 4.5% | Average 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 2.0% | Average 1.8% |
Sierra Leonean vs Costa Rican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.5% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 17.2%), disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 14.1%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.8% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 7.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 35 to 64 (10.8% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 0.43%), disability age over 75 (47.4% compared to 46.9%, a difference of 1.1%), and female disability (11.5% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 1.9%).
Disability Metric | Sierra Leonean | Costa Rican |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Exceptional 10.5% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Exceptional 11.5% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Average 1.2% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Average 5.6% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Excellent 10.8% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.2% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Average 47.4% | Excellent 46.9% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Excellent 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Excellent 2.4% |