Cajun vs Portuguese Community Comparison
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Cajuns
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2,029
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17.8/ 100
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Portuguese Integration in Cajun Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 138,245,217 people shows a mild positive correlation between the proportion of Portuguese within Cajun communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.386. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Cajuns within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.060% in Portuguese. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Cajuns corresponds to an increase of 60.5 Portuguese.
Cajun vs Portuguese Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Cajun and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($83,015 compared to $105,309, a difference of 26.9%), median household income ($70,605 compared to $88,976, a difference of 26.0%), and wage/income gap (33.9% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 23.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($52,325 compared to $56,663, a difference of 8.3%), median earnings ($42,189 compared to $48,032, a difference of 13.9%), and median female earnings ($34,034 compared to $40,177, a difference of 18.0%).
Income Metric | Cajun | Portuguese |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,527 | Good $44,362 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,157 | Excellent $106,286 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $70,605 | Exceptional $88,976 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,189 | Exceptional $48,032 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,325 | Excellent $56,663 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $34,034 | Good $40,177 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $45,338 | Exceptional $54,436 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $82,393 | Exceptional $99,429 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $83,015 | Exceptional $105,309 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $51,397 | Good $61,440 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 33.9% | Tragic 27.4% |
Cajun vs Portuguese Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Cajun and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in single female poverty (30.6% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 49.3%), single male poverty (19.1% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 47.4%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (22.6% compared to 15.3%, a difference of 47.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (13.7% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 12.3%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (11.9% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 12.8%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.0% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 15.9%).
Poverty Metric | Cajun | Portuguese |
Poverty | Tragic 15.7% | Exceptional 11.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.9% | Excellent 8.4% |
Males | Tragic 13.9% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Females | Tragic 17.5% | Exceptional 12.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.7% | Exceptional 17.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 19.9% | Average 13.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 24.1% | Excellent 16.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 22.1% | Exceptional 15.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 22.2% | Excellent 15.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 22.6% | Exceptional 15.3% |
Single Males | Tragic 19.1% | Fair 12.9% |
Single Females | Tragic 30.6% | Excellent 20.5% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 23.1% | Good 16.2% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 40.3% | Good 28.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 11.9% | Excellent 10.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.0% | Good 12.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Fair 12.2% |
Cajun vs Portuguese Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Cajun and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (12.5% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 20.0%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.8% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 15.2%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (12.0% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 14.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 3.7%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.0% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 4.4%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.3% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 4.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Cajun | Portuguese |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Poor 5.4% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Tragic 5.7% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.6% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.0% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 4.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 8.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.8% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Poor 5.6% |
Cajun vs Portuguese Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Cajun and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.8% compared to 40.0%, a difference of 5.9%), in labor force | age 45-54 (78.1% compared to 82.2%, a difference of 5.2%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (75.5% compared to 79.1%, a difference of 4.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.1% compared to 76.4%, a difference of 1.8%), in labor force | age 25-29 (82.5% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 2.3%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (82.0% compared to 84.0%, a difference of 2.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | Cajun | Portuguese |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 61.8% | Tragic 64.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 75.5% | Tragic 79.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 37.8% | Exceptional 40.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.1% | Exceptional 76.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.5% | Fair 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 81.5% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 78.1% | Tragic 82.2% |
Cajun vs Portuguese Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Cajun and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (41.0% compared to 33.8%, a difference of 21.1%), single mother households (7.3% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 15.0%), and divorced or separated (13.4% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 9.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (27.7% compared to 27.6%, a difference of 0.38%), average family size (3.17 compared to 3.19, a difference of 0.44%), and currently married (47.1% compared to 47.3%, a difference of 0.51%).
Family Structure Metric | Cajun | Portuguese |
Family Households | Excellent 64.8% | Exceptional 65.8% |
Family Households with Children | Excellent 27.7% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.4% | Exceptional 47.8% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Tragic 3.19 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.3% | Fair 6.4% |
Currently Married | Good 47.1% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.4% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 41.0% | Tragic 33.8% |
Cajun vs Portuguese Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Cajun and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.0% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 24.3%), 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 13.2%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (57.7% compared to 58.6%, a difference of 1.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.7% compared to 91.6%, a difference of 0.14%), no vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 1.7%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (57.7% compared to 58.6%, a difference of 1.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Cajun | Portuguese |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.4% | Exceptional 8.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.7% | Exceptional 91.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.7% | Exceptional 58.6% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.3% | Exceptional 21.8% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 6.0% | Exceptional 7.4% |
Cajun vs Portuguese Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Cajun and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (11.0% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 27.0%), no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 22.6%), and doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 20.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (93.4% compared to 93.3%, a difference of 0.090%), nursery school (98.4% compared to 98.0%, a difference of 0.41%), and kindergarten (98.3% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.41%).
Education Level Metric | Cajun | Portuguese |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Average 2.1% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Average 98.0% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.3% | Average 97.9% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Average 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Average 97.8% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Fair 97.7% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Fair 97.4% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.6% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.8% | Poor 95.8% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.3% | Poor 95.5% |
9th Grade | Good 95.1% | Tragic 94.5% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.4% | Poor 93.3% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 92.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.1% | Poor 90.6% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.3% | Poor 88.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.4% | Poor 85.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 57.3% | Tragic 63.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 51.2% | Tragic 57.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 37.4% | Tragic 44.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 29.6% | Tragic 35.5% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.0% | Poor 13.9% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Fair 1.8% |
Cajun vs Portuguese Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Cajun and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (3.1% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 34.9%), disability age 35 to 64 (15.3% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 28.4%), and ambulatory disability (7.8% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 22.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 0.57%), cognitive disability (17.8% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 5.2%), and disability age over 75 (50.7% compared to 47.6%, a difference of 6.5%).
Disability Metric | Cajun | Portuguese |
Disability | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 12.6% |
Males | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 12.3% |
Females | Tragic 14.9% | Tragic 13.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.6% | Tragic 1.6% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 15.3% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.9% | Fair 23.5% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.7% | Fair 47.6% |
Vision | Tragic 3.1% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Tragic 3.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.8% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.6% |