Costa Rican vs Subsaharan African Community Comparison
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Subsaharan African Integration in Costa Rican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 248,940,471 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Sub-Saharan Africans within Costa Rican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.340. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Costa Ricans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.080% in Sub-Saharan Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Costa Ricans corresponds to a decrease of 79.7 Sub-Saharan Africans.
Costa Rican vs Subsaharan African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($95,565 compared to $84,235, a difference of 13.5%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($102,779 compared to $90,691, a difference of 13.3%), and median household income ($87,262 compared to $77,631, a difference of 12.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($39,622 compared to $38,391, a difference of 3.2%), median earnings ($46,645 compared to $44,118, a difference of 5.7%), and median male earnings ($54,279 compared to $50,408, a difference of 7.7%).
Income Metric | Costa Rican | Subsaharan African |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,090 | Tragic $40,152 |
Median Family Income | Good $103,989 | Tragic $93,748 |
Median Household Income | Excellent $87,262 | Tragic $77,631 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,645 | Tragic $44,118 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,279 | Tragic $50,408 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,622 | Tragic $38,391 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,106 | Tragic $48,691 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,565 | Tragic $84,235 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,779 | Tragic $90,691 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $61,638 | Tragic $56,615 |
Wage/Income Gap | Good 25.3% | Exceptional 22.8% |
Costa Rican vs Subsaharan African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (16.0% compared to 19.9%, a difference of 24.5%), child poverty among boys under 16 (16.1% compared to 20.0%, a difference of 24.2%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (16.2% compared to 20.1%, a difference of 24.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.8% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 3.6%), single father poverty (16.3% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 4.1%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (11.3% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 6.7%).
Poverty Metric | Costa Rican | Subsaharan African |
Poverty | Good 12.2% | Tragic 14.5% |
Families | Average 9.0% | Tragic 10.9% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Good 13.3% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.8% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Tragic 15.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.9% | Tragic 20.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Good 16.0% | Tragic 19.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Good 16.1% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.2% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Males | Average 12.8% | Tragic 13.7% |
Single Females | Good 20.7% | Tragic 23.2% |
Single Fathers | Average 16.3% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Average 29.0% | Tragic 31.4% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Poor 11.3% | Tragic 12.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Average 11.6% | Tragic 14.1% |
Costa Rican vs Subsaharan African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.7% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 13.1%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.8% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 13.1%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.5% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 12.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.0% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 0.010%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.4% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.38%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 0.46%).
Unemployment Metric | Costa Rican | Subsaharan African |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Fair 5.4% | Tragic 6.0% |
Females | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.7% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.4% | Tragic 18.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.5% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Average 6.7% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.5% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Good 4.5% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 5.4% | Poor 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Poor 7.8% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Good 8.8% | Tragic 10.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Average 5.5% | Tragic 6.2% |
Costa Rican vs Subsaharan African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.3% compared to 38.4%, a difference of 5.9%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.8% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 0.97%), and in labor force | age > 16 (65.6% compared to 66.2%, a difference of 0.93%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.6% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 0.10%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.3% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.27%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.7% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 0.52%).
Labor Participation Metric | Costa Rican | Subsaharan African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.6% | Exceptional 66.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Fair 36.3% | Exceptional 38.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Good 75.2% | Exceptional 75.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.0% | Poor 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.6% | Poor 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Average 82.8% | Tragic 82.0% |
Costa Rican vs Subsaharan African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.5% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 20.0%), married-couple households (47.2% compared to 41.6%, a difference of 13.4%), and births to unmarried women (32.7% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 12.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.26 compared to 3.25, a difference of 0.18%), family households with children (28.4% compared to 27.6%, a difference of 2.9%), and single father households (2.3% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 4.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Costa Rican | Subsaharan African |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.9% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.2% | Tragic 41.6% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.26 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Fair 6.5% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Average 46.5% | Tragic 42.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Average 12.0% | Tragic 12.7% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Fair 32.7% | Tragic 36.7% |
Costa Rican vs Subsaharan African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.5% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 28.1%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.8% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 19.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.6% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 15.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.5% compared to 87.9%, a difference of 3.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (56.9% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 9.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.6% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 15.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Costa Rican | Subsaharan African |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.5% | Tragic 12.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 90.5% | Tragic 87.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 56.9% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.6% | Tragic 17.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 6.8% | Tragic 5.7% |
Costa Rican vs Subsaharan African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.5% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 9.1%), bachelor's degree (37.7% compared to 35.8%, a difference of 5.4%), and master's degree (15.0% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 5.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (93.1% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 0.030%), 4th grade (97.3% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.080%), and 6th grade (96.8% compared to 96.7%, a difference of 0.080%).
Education Level Metric | Costa Rican | Subsaharan African |
No Schooling Completed | Poor 2.2% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 95.3% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.9% | Tragic 91.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.5% | Tragic 90.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Fair 85.2% | Tragic 84.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.4% | Tragic 63.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.6% | Tragic 57.3% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 46.0% | Tragic 43.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 37.7% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Average 15.0% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Average 4.5% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Fair 1.8% |
Costa Rican vs Subsaharan African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (10.7% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 17.8%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.3% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 12.0%), and disability age 65 to 74 (22.6% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 10.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of hearing disability (2.9% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 1.7%), disability age over 75 (46.9% compared to 48.2%, a difference of 2.8%), and self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 5.6%).
Disability Metric | Costa Rican | Subsaharan African |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 12.3% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.7% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Average 5.6% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 22.6% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.9% | Tragic 48.2% |
Vision | Average 2.2% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Good 2.9% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Excellent 17.0% | Tragic 18.5% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Tragic 2.6% |