Cajun vs Mexican Community Comparison
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Cajun
Mexican
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Cajuns
Mexicans
2,029
SOCIAL INDEX
17.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
275th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
1,179
SOCIAL INDEX
9.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
319th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Mexican Integration in Cajun Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 149,087,279 people shows a slight negative correlation between the proportion of Mexicans within Cajun communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.089. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Cajuns within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.065% in Mexicans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Cajuns corresponds to a decrease of 64.7 Mexicans.
Cajun vs Mexican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Cajun and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (33.9% compared to 26.0%, a difference of 30.1%), median male earnings ($52,325 compared to $46,147, a difference of 13.4%), and householder income under 25 years ($45,338 compared to $49,989, a difference of 10.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($34,034 compared to $33,664, a difference of 1.1%), median family income ($87,157 compared to $85,618, a difference of 1.8%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($82,393 compared to $80,427, a difference of 2.4%).
Income Metric | Cajun | Mexican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,527 | Tragic $34,559 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,157 | Tragic $85,618 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $70,605 | Tragic $74,399 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,189 | Tragic $39,834 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,325 | Tragic $46,147 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $34,034 | Tragic $33,664 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $45,338 | Tragic $49,989 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $82,393 | Tragic $80,427 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $83,015 | Tragic $86,816 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $51,397 | Tragic $53,897 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 33.9% | Fair 26.0% |
Cajun vs Mexican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Cajun and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (23.1% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 43.0%), single male poverty (19.1% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 36.4%), and married-couple family poverty (5.6% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 27.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family poverty (11.9% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 0.56%), male poverty (13.9% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 1.7%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.0% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 2.8%).
Poverty Metric | Cajun | Mexican |
Poverty | Tragic 15.7% | Tragic 15.1% |
Families | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 11.8% |
Males | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 13.7% |
Females | Tragic 17.5% | Tragic 16.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.7% | Poor 20.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 19.9% | Tragic 16.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 24.1% | Tragic 21.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 22.1% | Tragic 20.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 22.2% | Tragic 20.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 22.6% | Tragic 20.9% |
Single Males | Tragic 19.1% | Tragic 14.0% |
Single Females | Tragic 30.6% | Tragic 25.0% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 23.1% | Good 16.1% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 40.3% | Tragic 33.6% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 7.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 13.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 14.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 14.6% |
Cajun vs Mexican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Cajun and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (12.5% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 36.7%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.8% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 16.6%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (12.0% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 12.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male unemployment (5.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 0.95%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 1.2%), and unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.0% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 1.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Cajun | Mexican |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.9% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.8% |
Females | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 6.1% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.6% | Tragic 18.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.0% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 7.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 8.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.8% | Tragic 9.3% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.4% |
Cajun vs Mexican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Cajun and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.8% compared to 35.6%, a difference of 6.0%), in labor force | age > 16 (61.8% compared to 64.1%, a difference of 3.7%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (75.5% compared to 77.2%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.1% compared to 75.1%, a difference of 0.010%), in labor force | age 30-34 (82.0% compared to 81.9%, a difference of 0.050%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (81.5% compared to 81.6%, a difference of 0.11%).
Labor Participation Metric | Cajun | Mexican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 61.8% | Tragic 64.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 75.5% | Tragic 77.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 37.8% | Poor 35.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.1% | Average 75.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.5% | Tragic 81.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 81.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 81.5% | Tragic 81.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 78.1% | Tragic 79.8% |
Cajun vs Mexican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Cajun and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.5% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 21.2%), family households with children (27.7% compared to 31.4%, a difference of 13.1%), and births to unmarried women (41.0% compared to 36.9%, a difference of 11.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple households (46.4% compared to 47.1%, a difference of 1.7%), currently married (47.1% compared to 45.2%, a difference of 4.3%), and family households (64.8% compared to 69.0%, a difference of 6.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Cajun | Mexican |
Family Households | Excellent 64.8% | Exceptional 69.0% |
Family Households with Children | Excellent 27.7% | Exceptional 31.4% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.4% | Excellent 47.1% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Exceptional 3.48 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 3.0% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 8.0% |
Currently Married | Good 47.1% | Tragic 45.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.4% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 41.0% | Tragic 36.9% |
Cajun vs Mexican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Cajun and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.0% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 50.0%), 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 24.7%, a difference of 28.1%), and no vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 20.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.7% compared to 93.0%, a difference of 1.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.7% compared to 61.7%, a difference of 7.0%), and no vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 20.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Cajun | Mexican |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.4% | Exceptional 7.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.7% | Exceptional 93.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.7% | Exceptional 61.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.3% | Exceptional 24.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 6.0% | Exceptional 8.9% |
Cajun vs Mexican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Cajun and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 3.3%, a difference of 91.7%), doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 23.9%), and professional degree (3.4% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 22.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.4% compared to 96.8%, a difference of 1.7%), kindergarten (98.3% compared to 96.7%, a difference of 1.7%), and 1st grade (98.3% compared to 96.7%, a difference of 1.7%).
Education Level Metric | Cajun | Mexican |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Tragic 3.3% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 96.8% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 96.7% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 96.7% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 96.5% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 96.2% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Tragic 95.6% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 95.2% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.6% | Tragic 94.6% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.8% | Tragic 91.9% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.3% | Tragic 91.4% |
9th Grade | Good 95.1% | Tragic 90.0% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.4% | Tragic 87.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 86.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.1% | Tragic 84.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.3% | Tragic 81.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.4% | Tragic 77.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 57.3% | Tragic 55.6% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 51.2% | Tragic 49.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 37.4% | Tragic 35.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 29.6% | Tragic 27.1% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.0% | Tragic 9.7% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 2.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.2% |
Cajun vs Mexican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Cajun and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 25.7%), disability age 5 to 17 (7.2% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 24.0%), and disability age 35 to 64 (15.3% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 23.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.8% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 0.18%), disability age over 75 (50.7% compared to 51.1%, a difference of 0.93%), and disability age 65 to 74 (27.9% compared to 27.2%, a difference of 2.7%).
Disability Metric | Cajun | Mexican |
Disability | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 12.1% |
Males | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Tragic 14.9% | Poor 12.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.6% | Fair 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.2% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 15.3% | Tragic 12.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.9% | Tragic 27.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.7% | Tragic 51.1% |
Vision | Tragic 3.1% | Tragic 2.5% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Tragic 3.2% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 17.8% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.7% |