South American vs Spanish American Community Comparison

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South American
Race
Ancestry
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Immigration
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Spanish American
Race
Ancestry
AfghanAfricanAlaska NativeAlaskan AthabascanAlbanianAleutAlsatianAmericanApacheArabArapahoArgentineanArmenianAssyrian/Chaldean/SyriacAustralianAustrianBahamianBangladeshiBarbadianBasqueBelgianBelizeanBermudanBhutaneseBlackfeetBolivianBrazilianBritishBritish West IndianBulgarianBurmeseCajunCambodianCanadianCape VerdeanCarpatho RusynCelticCentral AmericanCentral American IndianCherokeeCheyenneChickasawChileanChineseChippewaChoctawColombianColvilleComancheCosta RicanCreeCreekCroatianCrowCubanCypriotCzechCzechoslovakianDanishDelawareDominicanDutchDutch West IndianEastern EuropeanEcuadorianEgyptianEnglishEstonianEthiopianEuropeanFijianFilipinoFinnishFrenchFrench American IndianFrench CanadianGermanGerman RussianGhanaianGreekGuamanian/ChamorroGuatemalanGuyaneseHaitianHmongHonduranHopiHoumaHungarianIcelanderIndian (Asian)IndonesianInupiatIranianIraqiIrishIroquoisIsraeliItalianJamaicanJapaneseJordanianKenyanKiowaKoreanLaotianLatvianLebaneseLiberianLithuanianLumbeeLuxembourgerMacedonianMalaysianMalteseMarshalleseMenomineeMexicanMexican American IndianMongolianMoroccanNative HawaiianNavajoNepaleseNew ZealanderNicaraguanNigerianNorthern EuropeanNorwegianOkinawanOsageOttawaPaiutePakistaniPalestinianPanamanianParaguayanPennsylvania GermanPeruvianPimaPolishPortuguesePotawatomiPuebloPuerto RicanPuget Sound SalishRomanianRussianSalvadoranSamoanScandinavianScotch-IrishScottishSeminoleSenegaleseSerbianShoshoneSierra LeoneanSiouxSlavicSlovakSloveneSomaliSouth AfricanSouth American IndianSoviet UnionSpaniardSpanishSpanish AmericanSpanish American IndianSri LankanSubsaharan AfricanSudaneseSwedishSwissSyrianTaiwaneseThaiTlingit-HaidaTohono O'OdhamTonganTrinidadian and TobagonianTsimshianTurkishU.S. Virgin IslanderUgandanUkrainianUruguayanUteVenezuelanVietnameseWelshWest IndianYakamaYaquiYugoslavianYumanYup'ikZimbabwean
Immigration
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Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Income
Poverty
Unemployment
Labor Participation
Family Structure
Vehicle Availability
Education Level
Disability

Social Comparison

South Americans

Spanish Americans

Average
Poor
5,097
SOCIAL INDEX
48.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
186th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
1,871
SOCIAL INDEX
16.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
284th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Spanish American Integration in South American Communities

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 101,540,260 people shows a mild positive correlation between the proportion of Spanish Americans within South American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.358. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in South Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.012% in Spanish Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 South Americans corresponds to an increase of 12.1 Spanish Americans.
South American Integration in Spanish American Communities

South American vs Spanish American Income

When considering income, the most significant differences between South American and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($86,824 compared to $75,386, a difference of 15.2%), householder income under 25 years ($53,939 compared to $46,913, a difference of 15.0%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($100,837 compared to $87,836, a difference of 14.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (25.0% compared to 24.6%, a difference of 1.7%), householder income over 65 years ($59,854 compared to $57,021, a difference of 5.0%), and median female earnings ($39,698 compared to $36,391, a difference of 9.1%).
South American vs Spanish American Income
Income MetricSouth AmericanSpanish American
Per Capita Income
Good
$44,114
Tragic
$39,012
Median Family Income
Fair
$101,856
Tragic
$90,322
Median Household Income
Good
$86,824
Tragic
$75,386
Median Earnings
Good
$46,804
Tragic
$42,316
Median Male Earnings
Average
$54,492
Tragic
$49,008
Median Female Earnings
Average
$39,698
Tragic
$36,391
Householder Age | Under 25 years
Exceptional
$53,939
Tragic
$46,913
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
Good
$95,362
Tragic
$83,722
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
Average
$100,837
Tragic
$87,836
Householder Age | Over 65 years
Fair
$59,854
Tragic
$57,021
Wage/Income Gap
Excellent
25.0%
Exceptional
24.6%

South American vs Spanish American Poverty

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between South American and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.2% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 26.7%), child poverty among girls under 16 (16.1% compared to 19.8%, a difference of 22.8%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.0% compared to 21.9%, a difference of 22.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.5% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 2.6%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.1% compared to 13.5%, a difference of 4.7%), and single father poverty (16.0% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 5.7%).
South American vs Spanish American Poverty
Poverty MetricSouth AmericanSpanish American
Poverty
Average
12.3%
Tragic
14.7%
Families
Fair
9.3%
Tragic
11.2%
Males
Average
11.1%
Tragic
13.4%
Females
Average
13.5%
Tragic
16.2%
Females 18 to 24 years
Exceptional
18.0%
Tragic
21.9%
Females 25 to 34 years
Good
13.2%
Tragic
16.7%
Children Under 5 years
Good
16.7%
Tragic
20.1%
Children Under 16 years
Average
16.0%
Tragic
19.2%
Boys Under 16 years
Average
16.3%
Tragic
19.4%
Girls Under 16 years
Good
16.1%
Tragic
19.8%
Single Males
Exceptional
12.1%
Tragic
14.2%
Single Females
Exceptional
20.0%
Tragic
24.2%
Single Fathers
Excellent
16.0%
Tragic
16.9%
Single Mothers
Exceptional
28.4%
Tragic
32.3%
Married Couples
Tragic
5.6%
Tragic
6.2%
Seniors Over 65 years
Tragic
12.5%
Tragic
12.2%
Seniors Over 75 years
Tragic
14.1%
Tragic
13.5%
Receiving Food Stamps
Poor
12.4%
Tragic
14.0%

South American vs Spanish American Unemployment

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between South American and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.4% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 13.7%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.6% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 13.7%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.5% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 13.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (18.3% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 0.68%), female unemployment (5.4% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 2.1%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.7% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 2.2%).
South American vs Spanish American Unemployment
Unemployment MetricSouth AmericanSpanish American
Unemployment
Fair
5.3%
Tragic
5.6%
Males
Good
5.3%
Tragic
5.7%
Females
Tragic
5.4%
Tragic
5.6%
Youth < 25
Tragic
11.9%
Tragic
12.2%
Age | 16 to 19 years
Tragic
18.3%
Tragic
18.2%
Age | 20 to 24 years
Fair
10.4%
Tragic
10.8%
Age | 25 to 29 years
Average
6.6%
Tragic
7.0%
Age | 30 to 34 years
Average
5.4%
Tragic
6.2%
Age | 35 to 44 years
Good
4.6%
Tragic
5.3%
Age | 45 to 54 years
Fair
4.6%
Tragic
4.7%
Age | 55 to 59 years
Average
4.8%
Tragic
4.9%
Age | 60 to 64 years
Tragic
5.1%
Tragic
5.3%
Age | 65 to 74 years
Tragic
5.6%
Fair
5.4%
Seniors > 65
Tragic
5.4%
Average
5.1%
Seniors > 75
Excellent
8.5%
Exceptional
8.0%
Women w/ Children < 6
Good
7.5%
Fair
7.7%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
Tragic
9.5%
Exceptional
8.4%
Women w/ Children < 18
Poor
5.7%
Tragic
5.8%

South American vs Spanish American Labor Participation

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between South American and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.6% compared to 39.0%, a difference of 16.1%), in labor force | age 45-54 (83.3% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 4.1%), and in labor force | age > 16 (66.0% compared to 63.6%, a difference of 3.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.7% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 1.4%), in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 1.5%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.8% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 2.4%).
South American vs Spanish American Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricSouth AmericanSpanish American
In Labor Force | Age > 16
Exceptional
66.0%
Tragic
63.6%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
Exceptional
80.1%
Tragic
77.8%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
Tragic
33.6%
Exceptional
39.0%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
Tragic
73.5%
Exceptional
75.8%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
Average
84.7%
Tragic
83.4%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
Average
84.7%
Tragic
83.5%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
Exceptional
84.8%
Tragic
82.8%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
Exceptional
83.3%
Tragic
80.1%

South American vs Spanish American Family Structure

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between South American and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (31.8% compared to 38.6%, a difference of 21.4%), single father households (2.3% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 21.3%), and divorced or separated (12.2% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 9.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.27 compared to 3.24, a difference of 0.91%), currently married (46.1% compared to 45.0%, a difference of 2.6%), and family households (66.0% compared to 64.1%, a difference of 3.0%).
South American vs Spanish American Family Structure
Family Structure MetricSouth AmericanSpanish American
Family Households
Exceptional
66.0%
Fair
64.1%
Family Households with Children
Exceptional
28.4%
Average
27.4%
Married-couple Households
Average
46.6%
Tragic
44.5%
Average Family Size
Exceptional
3.27
Good
3.24
Single Father Households
Good
2.3%
Tragic
2.8%
Single Mother Households
Poor
6.6%
Tragic
7.0%
Currently Married
Fair
46.1%
Tragic
45.0%
Divorced or Separated
Fair
12.2%
Tragic
13.3%
Births to Unmarried Women
Average
31.8%
Tragic
38.6%

South American vs Spanish American Vehicle Availability

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between South American and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.6% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 42.9%), 3 or more vehicles in household (17.6% compared to 23.0%, a difference of 30.6%), and no vehicles in household (10.5% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 16.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.5% compared to 91.4%, a difference of 2.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.9% compared to 58.9%, a difference of 13.4%), and no vehicles in household (10.5% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 16.2%).
South American vs Spanish American Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricSouth AmericanSpanish American
No Vehicles Available
Average
10.5%
Exceptional
9.1%
1+ Vehicles Available
Fair
89.5%
Exceptional
91.4%
2+ Vehicles Available
Tragic
51.9%
Exceptional
58.9%
3+ Vehicles Available
Tragic
17.6%
Exceptional
23.0%
4+ Vehicles Available
Tragic
5.6%
Exceptional
8.0%

South American vs Spanish American Education Level

When considering education level, the most significant differences between South American and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.7% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 20.6%), master's degree (15.6% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 19.8%), and bachelor's degree (38.9% compared to 33.1%, a difference of 17.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (92.8% compared to 92.9%, a difference of 0.18%), high school diploma (87.9% compared to 87.7%, a difference of 0.22%), and 11th grade (91.6% compared to 91.4%, a difference of 0.30%).
South American vs Spanish American Education Level
Education Level MetricSouth AmericanSpanish American
No Schooling Completed
Tragic
2.4%
Fair
2.1%
Nursery School
Tragic
97.6%
Average
98.0%
Kindergarten
Tragic
97.6%
Average
98.0%
1st Grade
Tragic
97.6%
Average
97.9%
2nd Grade
Tragic
97.5%
Average
97.9%
3rd Grade
Tragic
97.4%
Average
97.8%
4th Grade
Tragic
97.1%
Fair
97.5%
5th Grade
Tragic
96.8%
Fair
97.3%
6th Grade
Tragic
96.4%
Fair
97.0%
7th Grade
Tragic
95.2%
Tragic
95.7%
8th Grade
Tragic
94.9%
Tragic
95.4%
9th Grade
Tragic
93.9%
Tragic
94.2%
10th Grade
Tragic
92.8%
Tragic
92.9%
11th Grade
Tragic
91.6%
Tragic
91.4%
12th Grade, No Diploma
Tragic
90.3%
Tragic
89.9%
High School Diploma
Tragic
87.9%
Tragic
87.7%
GED/Equivalency
Poor
84.8%
Tragic
83.6%
College, Under 1 year
Poor
64.2%
Tragic
62.6%
College, 1 year or more
Fair
59.0%
Tragic
56.3%
Associate's Degree
Good
47.1%
Tragic
41.8%
Bachelor's Degree
Good
38.9%
Tragic
33.1%
Master's Degree
Excellent
15.6%
Tragic
13.0%
Professional Degree
Excellent
4.7%
Tragic
3.9%
Doctorate Degree
Fair
1.8%
Poor
1.7%

South American vs Spanish American Disability

When considering disability, the most significant differences between South American and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.7% compared to 4.0%, a difference of 47.9%), vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 39.4%), and disability age 35 to 64 (9.9% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 38.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 5.7%), disability age over 75 (46.8% compared to 50.0%, a difference of 7.0%), and cognitive disability (16.7% compared to 18.0%, a difference of 7.3%).
South American vs Spanish American Disability
Disability MetricSouth AmericanSpanish American
Disability
Exceptional
10.9%
Tragic
13.6%
Males
Exceptional
10.3%
Tragic
13.3%
Females
Exceptional
11.4%
Tragic
14.0%
Age | Under 5 years
Good
1.2%
Exceptional
1.1%
Age | 5 to 17 years
Exceptional
5.4%
Tragic
6.2%
Age | 18 to 34 years
Exceptional
5.9%
Tragic
7.9%
Age | 35 to 64 years
Exceptional
9.9%
Tragic
13.7%
Age | 65 to 74 years
Exceptional
22.2%
Tragic
25.9%
Age | Over 75 years
Excellent
46.8%
Tragic
50.0%
Vision
Excellent
2.1%
Tragic
2.9%
Hearing
Exceptional
2.7%
Tragic
4.0%
Cognitive
Exceptional
16.7%
Tragic
18.0%
Ambulatory
Exceptional
5.7%
Tragic
7.1%
Self-Care
Exceptional
2.4%
Tragic
2.8%