Cape Verdean vs Puerto Rican Community Comparison
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Puerto Rican Integration in Cape Verdean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 107,184,065 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Puerto Ricans within Cape Verdean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.245. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Cape Verdeans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.227% in Puerto Ricans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Cape Verdeans corresponds to an increase of 227.5 Puerto Ricans.
Cape Verdean vs Puerto Rican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in median family income ($91,848 compared to $70,423, a difference of 30.4%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($85,758 compared to $65,996, a difference of 29.9%), and householder income under 25 years ($51,387 compared to $39,726, a difference of 29.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income over 65 years ($50,077 compared to $42,550, a difference of 17.7%), median female earnings ($38,614 compared to $31,560, a difference of 22.4%), and median earnings ($44,640 compared to $35,560, a difference of 25.5%).
Income Metric | Cape Verdean | Puerto Rican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,935 | Tragic $31,268 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $91,848 | Tragic $70,423 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,848 | Tragic $59,197 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,640 | Tragic $35,560 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $51,103 | Tragic $40,071 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,614 | Tragic $31,560 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,387 | Tragic $39,726 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $85,758 | Tragic $65,996 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $87,580 | Tragic $69,234 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $50,077 | Tragic $42,550 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.6% | Exceptional 18.7% |
Cape Verdean vs Puerto Rican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (5.3% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 136.5%), single father poverty (16.5% compared to 31.5%, a difference of 91.0%), and family poverty (10.9% compared to 20.3%, a difference of 85.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (21.1% compared to 26.0%, a difference of 23.2%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (16.8% compared to 23.2%, a difference of 38.4%), and single mother poverty (30.8% compared to 44.5%, a difference of 44.4%).
Poverty Metric | Cape Verdean | Puerto Rican |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 23.7% |
Families | Tragic 10.9% | Tragic 20.3% |
Males | Tragic 13.1% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 25.2% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.4% | Tragic 29.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.3% | Tragic 26.3% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.1% | Tragic 34.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.7% | Tragic 32.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.7% | Tragic 32.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.2% | Tragic 32.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 25.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.3% | Tragic 34.1% |
Single Fathers | Fair 16.5% | Tragic 31.5% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.8% | Tragic 44.5% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 12.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 21.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 16.8% | Tragic 23.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 26.0% |
Cape Verdean vs Puerto Rican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (5.9% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 111.0%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.0% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 57.8%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.5% compared to 27.5%, a difference of 56.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 6.7%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 14.1%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (6.6% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 16.3%).
Unemployment Metric | Cape Verdean | Puerto Rican |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 8.4% |
Males | Tragic 7.1% | Tragic 8.6% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 8.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 18.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.5% | Tragic 27.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 16.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 8.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 6.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 11.4% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 5.9% | Tragic 12.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.9% | Tragic 13.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 9.0% |
Cape Verdean vs Puerto Rican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (44.5% compared to 30.3%, a difference of 46.6%), in labor force | age 20-24 (78.3% compared to 68.3%, a difference of 14.7%), and in labor force | age > 16 (66.6% compared to 58.1%, a difference of 14.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (85.6% compared to 81.2%, a difference of 5.4%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.8% compared to 80.7%, a difference of 6.3%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (86.0% compared to 80.4%, a difference of 7.0%).
Labor Participation Metric | Cape Verdean | Puerto Rican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.6% | Tragic 58.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.0% | Tragic 73.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 44.5% | Tragic 30.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 78.3% | Tragic 68.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 86.0% | Tragic 80.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.6% | Tragic 81.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.8% | Tragic 80.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.1% | Tragic 75.9% |
Cape Verdean vs Puerto Rican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.9% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 13.1%), births to unmarried women (41.3% compared to 45.7%, a difference of 10.5%), and divorced or separated (13.1% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 5.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of currently married (39.6% compared to 39.9%, a difference of 0.81%), single mother households (8.9% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 1.3%), and average family size (3.17 compared to 3.28, a difference of 3.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Cape Verdean | Puerto Rican |
Family Households | Tragic 61.8% | Fair 64.2% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Tragic 25.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.1% | Tragic 40.1% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Exceptional 3.28 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.6% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.9% | Tragic 8.7% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.6% | Tragic 39.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.1% | Tragic 13.9% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 41.3% | Tragic 45.7% |
Cape Verdean vs Puerto Rican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (4.4% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 7.3%), 3 or more vehicles in household (15.0% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 4.2%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (46.8% compared to 47.1%, a difference of 0.69%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (84.5% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 0.11%), no vehicles in household (15.6% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 0.56%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (46.8% compared to 47.1%, a difference of 0.69%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Cape Verdean | Puerto Rican |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 15.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 84.5% | Tragic 84.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 46.8% | Tragic 47.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.0% | Tragic 15.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.4% | Tragic 4.7% |
Cape Verdean vs Puerto Rican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.1% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 33.3%), master's degree (12.1% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 8.1%), and associate's degree (38.8% compared to 40.4%, a difference of 4.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 7th grade (94.1% compared to 94.0%, a difference of 0.080%), ged/equivalency (80.9% compared to 81.1%, a difference of 0.18%), and bachelor's degree (30.9% compared to 31.0%, a difference of 0.26%).
Education Level Metric | Cape Verdean | Puerto Rican |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.1% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 96.7% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 96.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 95.5% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Tragic 94.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.5% | Tragic 93.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 92.2% | Tragic 91.8% |
10th Grade | Tragic 90.8% | Tragic 89.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 89.1% | Tragic 88.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 87.4% | Tragic 86.5% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 85.1% | Tragic 84.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 80.9% | Tragic 81.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 56.0% | Tragic 56.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 50.3% | Tragic 52.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 38.8% | Tragic 40.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 30.9% | Tragic 31.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 11.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 3.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.4% |
Cape Verdean vs Puerto Rican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.4% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 58.5%), ambulatory disability (6.9% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 28.5%), and male disability (12.8% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 21.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (19.2% compared to 19.2%, a difference of 0.020%), disability age under 5 (1.7% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 0.70%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.7% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 4.0%).
Disability Metric | Cape Verdean | Puerto Rican |
Disability | Tragic 13.5% | Tragic 16.1% |
Males | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 15.6% |
Females | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 16.6% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.7% | Tragic 1.7% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 8.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 8.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 15.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.4% | Tragic 29.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.1% | Tragic 52.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 3.9% |
Hearing | Poor 3.1% | Tragic 3.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.2% | Tragic 19.2% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Tragic 8.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 3.0% | Tragic 3.7% |