South African vs Mexican Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 182,104,737 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Mexicans within South African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.453. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in South Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.650% in Mexicans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 South Africans corresponds to an increase of 649.9 Mexicans.

When considering income, the most significant differences between South African and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($50,044 compared to $34,559, a difference of 44.8%), median male earnings ($61,460 compared to $46,147, a difference of 33.2%), and median family income ($113,229 compared to $85,618, a difference of 32.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($51,383 compared to $49,989, a difference of 2.8%), wage/income gap (28.0% compared to 26.0%, a difference of 7.6%), and householder income over 65 years ($65,652 compared to $53,897, a difference of 21.8%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between South African and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (4.6% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 57.1%), receiving food stamps (10.0% compared to 14.6%, a difference of 46.9%), and family poverty (8.2% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 43.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.1% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 0.28%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.1% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 3.1%), and single male poverty (12.8% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 9.3%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between South African and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.3% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 21.7%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (7.5% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 21.3%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.4% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 18.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.1% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 5.0%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.7% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 7.2%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.8% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 8.4%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between South African and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 30-34 (85.0% compared to 81.9%, a difference of 3.7%), in labor force | age 25-29 (85.0% compared to 81.9%, a difference of 3.7%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.6% compared to 79.8%, a difference of 3.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 75.1%, a difference of 0.030%), in labor force | age > 16 (65.3% compared to 64.1%, a difference of 1.9%), and in labor force | age 16-19 (36.7% compared to 35.6%, a difference of 3.0%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between South African and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.1% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 39.2%), single mother households (5.8% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 36.5%), and births to unmarried women (30.5% compared to 36.9%, a difference of 21.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple households (47.3% compared to 47.1%, a difference of 0.22%), divorced or separated (11.8% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 3.0%), and currently married (47.6% compared to 45.2%, a difference of 5.4%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between South African and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (10.2% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 45.8%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.2% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 44.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 24.7%, a difference of 27.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.0% compared to 93.0%, a difference of 3.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (56.2% compared to 61.7%, a difference of 9.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 24.7%, a difference of 27.9%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between South African and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (5.7% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 107.2%), doctorate degree (2.3% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 99.8%), and no schooling completed (1.8% compared to 3.3%, a difference of 87.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.3% compared to 96.8%, a difference of 1.6%), kindergarten (98.3% compared to 96.7%, a difference of 1.6%), and 1st grade (98.2% compared to 96.7%, a difference of 1.6%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between South African and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in disability age 65 to 74 (21.9% compared to 27.2%, a difference of 23.8%), vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 18.5%), and disability age 35 to 64 (10.7% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 16.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of hearing disability (3.1% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 3.9%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.5% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 4.8%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.5% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 5.1%).