Cajun vs Puerto Rican Community Comparison
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Puerto Rican Integration in Cajun Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 145,551,848 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Puerto Ricans within Cajun communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.288. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Cajuns within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.042% in Puerto Ricans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Cajuns corresponds to a decrease of 42.4 Puerto Ricans.
Cajun vs Puerto Rican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Cajun and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (33.9% compared to 18.7%, a difference of 81.0%), median male earnings ($52,325 compared to $40,071, a difference of 30.6%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($82,393 compared to $65,996, a difference of 24.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($34,034 compared to $31,560, a difference of 7.8%), householder income under 25 years ($45,338 compared to $39,726, a difference of 14.1%), and median earnings ($42,189 compared to $35,560, a difference of 18.6%).
Income Metric | Cajun | Puerto Rican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,527 | Tragic $31,268 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,157 | Tragic $70,423 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $70,605 | Tragic $59,197 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,189 | Tragic $35,560 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,325 | Tragic $40,071 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $34,034 | Tragic $31,560 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $45,338 | Tragic $39,726 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $82,393 | Tragic $65,996 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $83,015 | Tragic $69,234 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $51,397 | Tragic $42,550 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 33.9% | Exceptional 18.7% |
Cajun vs Puerto Rican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Cajun and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (5.6% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 125.0%), receiving food stamps (13.7% compared to 26.0%, a difference of 89.8%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (11.9% compared to 21.4%, a difference of 80.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (40.3% compared to 44.5%, a difference of 10.4%), single female poverty (30.6% compared to 34.1%, a difference of 11.3%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (25.7% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 16.1%).
Poverty Metric | Cajun | Puerto Rican |
Poverty | Tragic 15.7% | Tragic 23.7% |
Families | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 20.3% |
Males | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females | Tragic 17.5% | Tragic 25.2% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.7% | Tragic 29.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 19.9% | Tragic 26.3% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 24.1% | Tragic 34.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 22.1% | Tragic 32.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 22.2% | Tragic 32.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 22.6% | Tragic 32.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 19.1% | Tragic 25.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 30.6% | Tragic 34.1% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 23.1% | Tragic 31.5% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 40.3% | Tragic 44.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 12.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 21.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 23.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 26.0% |
Cajun vs Puerto Rican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Cajun and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment (5.6% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 49.0%), male unemployment (5.8% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 47.6%), and female unemployment (5.7% compared to 8.3%, a difference of 47.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 12.8%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 15.0%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 22.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Cajun | Puerto Rican |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 8.4% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 8.6% |
Females | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 8.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 18.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.6% | Tragic 27.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.0% | Tragic 16.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 8.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 6.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 6.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 12.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.8% | Tragic 13.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 9.0% |
Cajun vs Puerto Rican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Cajun and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.8% compared to 30.3%, a difference of 24.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.1% compared to 68.3%, a difference of 9.9%), and in labor force | age > 16 (61.8% compared to 58.1%, a difference of 6.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (82.0% compared to 81.2%, a difference of 0.92%), in labor force | age 35-44 (81.5% compared to 80.7%, a difference of 1.0%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (82.5% compared to 80.4%, a difference of 2.6%).
Labor Participation Metric | Cajun | Puerto Rican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 61.8% | Tragic 58.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 75.5% | Tragic 73.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 37.8% | Tragic 30.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.1% | Tragic 68.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.5% | Tragic 80.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 81.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 81.5% | Tragic 80.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 78.1% | Tragic 75.9% |
Cajun vs Puerto Rican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Cajun and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.3% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 19.1%), currently married (47.1% compared to 39.9%, a difference of 18.1%), and married-couple households (46.4% compared to 40.1%, a difference of 15.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (64.8% compared to 64.2%, a difference of 0.95%), average family size (3.17 compared to 3.28, a difference of 3.3%), and divorced or separated (13.4% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 3.7%).
Family Structure Metric | Cajun | Puerto Rican |
Family Households | Excellent 64.8% | Fair 64.2% |
Family Households with Children | Excellent 27.7% | Tragic 25.6% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.4% | Tragic 40.1% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Exceptional 3.28 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.6% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 8.7% |
Currently Married | Good 47.1% | Tragic 39.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 13.9% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 41.0% | Tragic 45.7% |
Cajun vs Puerto Rican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Cajun and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 83.7%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.0% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 26.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 23.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.7% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 8.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.7% compared to 47.1%, a difference of 22.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 23.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Cajun | Puerto Rican |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.4% | Tragic 15.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.7% | Tragic 84.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.7% | Tragic 47.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.3% | Tragic 15.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 4.7% |
Cajun vs Puerto Rican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Cajun and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 35.2%), associate's degree (37.4% compared to 40.4%, a difference of 8.0%), and bachelor's degree (29.6% compared to 31.0%, a difference of 4.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.4% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.66%), kindergarten (98.3% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.67%), and 1st grade (98.3% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.68%).
Education Level Metric | Cajun | Puerto Rican |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Tragic 96.7% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 96.1% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.6% | Tragic 95.5% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.8% | Tragic 94.0% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.3% | Tragic 93.2% |
9th Grade | Good 95.1% | Tragic 91.8% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.4% | Tragic 89.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 88.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.1% | Tragic 86.5% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.3% | Tragic 84.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.4% | Tragic 81.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 57.3% | Tragic 56.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 51.2% | Tragic 52.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 37.4% | Tragic 40.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 29.6% | Tragic 31.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.0% | Tragic 11.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 3.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.4% |
Cajun vs Puerto Rican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Cajun and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (3.1% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 26.7%), self-care disability (2.9% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 25.0%), and disability age 5 to 17 (7.2% compared to 8.3%, a difference of 15.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 18 to 34 (8.2% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 1.9%), disability age 35 to 64 (15.3% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 3.9%), and disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 4.1%).
Disability Metric | Cajun | Puerto Rican |
Disability | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 16.1% |
Males | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 15.6% |
Females | Tragic 14.9% | Tragic 16.6% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.6% | Tragic 1.7% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 8.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 8.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 15.3% | Tragic 15.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.9% | Tragic 29.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.7% | Tragic 52.9% |
Vision | Tragic 3.1% | Tragic 3.9% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Tragic 3.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 19.2% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 8.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 3.7% |