South American vs American Community Comparison
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South Americans
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5,097
SOCIAL INDEX
48.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
186th/ 347
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3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
220th/ 347
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American Integration in South American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 493,731,260 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Americans within South American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.297. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in South Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.041% in Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 South Americans corresponds to a decrease of 41.0 Americans.
South American vs American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between South American and American communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($86,824 compared to $75,932, a difference of 14.3%), per capita income ($44,114 compared to $39,039, a difference of 13.0%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($95,362 compared to $84,791, a difference of 12.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($54,492 compared to $50,761, a difference of 7.3%), householder income over 65 years ($59,854 compared to $55,527, a difference of 7.8%), and median earnings ($46,804 compared to $42,742, a difference of 9.5%).
Income Metric | South American | American |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,114 | Tragic $39,039 |
Median Family Income | Fair $101,856 | Tragic $92,096 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,824 | Tragic $75,932 |
Median Earnings | Good $46,804 | Tragic $42,742 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,492 | Tragic $50,761 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,698 | Tragic $35,777 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,939 | Tragic $48,860 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,362 | Tragic $84,791 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Average $100,837 | Tragic $90,536 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $59,854 | Tragic $55,527 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 25.0% | Tragic 27.8% |
South American vs American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between South American and American communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (12.1% compared to 15.8%, a difference of 30.6%), single father poverty (16.0% compared to 20.1%, a difference of 25.6%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.2% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 23.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (12.4% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 2.2%), family poverty (9.3% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 5.7%), and married-couple family poverty (5.6% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 6.3%).
Poverty Metric | South American | American |
Poverty | Average 12.3% | Tragic 13.4% |
Families | Fair 9.3% | Tragic 9.8% |
Males | Average 11.1% | Tragic 12.1% |
Females | Average 13.5% | Tragic 14.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.0% | Tragic 21.6% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Tragic 16.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.7% | Tragic 20.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Average 16.0% | Tragic 18.3% |
Boys Under 16 years | Average 16.3% | Tragic 18.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.1% | Tragic 18.8% |
Single Males | Exceptional 12.1% | Tragic 15.8% |
Single Females | Exceptional 20.0% | Tragic 24.5% |
Single Fathers | Excellent 16.0% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 28.4% | Tragic 33.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Fair 5.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.5% | Good 10.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.1% | Good 12.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Poor 12.4% | Fair 12.2% |
South American vs American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between South American and American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.5% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 23.2%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.5% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 22.0%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.4% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 13.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.7% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 0.22%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.8% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 0.80%), and male unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 0.81%).
Unemployment Metric | South American | American |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Males | Good 5.3% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.3% | Average 17.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Fair 10.4% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.4% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Good 4.6% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Fair 4.6% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Excellent 8.5% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Good 7.5% | Tragic 9.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Poor 5.7% | Tragic 5.7% |
South American vs American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between South American and American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.6% compared to 40.3%, a difference of 20.0%), in labor force | age > 16 (66.0% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 6.3%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (80.1% compared to 77.0%, a difference of 3.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 1.9%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.7% compared to 82.7%, a difference of 2.5%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.8% compared to 82.4%, a difference of 2.9%).
Labor Participation Metric | South American | American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.0% | Tragic 62.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.1% | Tragic 77.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.6% | Exceptional 40.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.5% | Exceptional 76.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Tragic 83.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Average 84.7% | Tragic 82.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.8% | Tragic 82.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.3% | Tragic 80.4% |
South American vs American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between South American and American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (31.8% compared to 36.4%, a difference of 14.6%), divorced or separated (12.2% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 8.9%), and single father households (2.3% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 5.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother households (6.6% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 0.17%), family households (66.0% compared to 65.5%, a difference of 0.81%), and married-couple households (46.6% compared to 47.9%, a difference of 2.9%).
Family Structure Metric | South American | American |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.0% | Exceptional 65.5% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Fair 27.3% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.6% | Exceptional 47.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Tragic 3.16 |
Single Father Households | Good 2.3% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Fair 46.1% | Exceptional 48.0% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 13.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Average 31.8% | Tragic 36.4% |
South American vs American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between South American and American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (10.5% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 37.4%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.6% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 35.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.6% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 28.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.5% compared to 92.5%, a difference of 3.3%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.9% compared to 60.0%, a difference of 15.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.6% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 28.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | South American | American |
No Vehicles Available | Average 10.5% | Exceptional 7.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Fair 89.5% | Exceptional 92.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.9% | Exceptional 60.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.6% | Exceptional 22.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 7.5% |
South American vs American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between South American and American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.4% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 44.4%), professional degree (4.7% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 31.6%), and master's degree (15.6% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 27.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ged/equivalency (84.8% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.16%), 12th grade, no diploma (90.3% compared to 91.0%, a difference of 0.69%), and nursery school (97.6% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.81%).
Education Level Metric | South American | American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 1.7% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Exceptional 98.4% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Exceptional 98.4% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Exceptional 98.4% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Exceptional 98.3% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Exceptional 98.3% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 98.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 97.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Exceptional 97.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Exceptional 97.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Exceptional 96.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Exceptional 95.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Exceptional 94.3% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Good 92.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.3% | Fair 91.0% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.9% | Average 89.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 84.8% | Tragic 84.7% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.2% | Tragic 61.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 59.0% | Tragic 54.4% |
Associate's Degree | Good 47.1% | Tragic 40.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Good 38.9% | Tragic 31.9% |
Master's Degree | Excellent 15.6% | Tragic 12.3% |
Professional Degree | Excellent 4.7% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Tragic 1.5% |
South American vs American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between South American and American communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 53.8%), hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 45.6%), and disability age 35 to 64 (9.9% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 40.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (16.7% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 2.5%), disability age over 75 (46.8% compared to 48.4%, a difference of 3.5%), and self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 15.6%).
Disability Metric | South American | American |
Disability | Exceptional 10.9% | Tragic 13.9% |
Males | Exceptional 10.3% | Tragic 13.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Tragic 1.9% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.4% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.9% | Tragic 8.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 13.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 22.2% | Tragic 25.8% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.8% | Tragic 48.4% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Tragic 2.6% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Tragic 3.9% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.7% | Good 17.2% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 7.4% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 2.8% |