Mexican vs Central American Community Comparison
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Mexicans
Central Americans
1,179
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9.3/ 100
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1,952
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17.1/ 100
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Central American Integration in Mexican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 493,993,327 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Central Americans within Mexican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.024. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Mexicans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.001% in Central Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Mexicans corresponds to a decrease of 1.3 Central Americans.
Mexican vs Central American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Mexican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (26.0% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 12.7%), per capita income ($34,559 compared to $38,560, a difference of 11.6%), and median female earnings ($33,664 compared to $36,492, a difference of 8.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($46,147 compared to $48,093, a difference of 4.2%), householder income over 65 years ($53,897 compared to $56,321, a difference of 4.5%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($86,816 compared to $90,951, a difference of 4.8%).
Income Metric | Mexican | Central American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $34,559 | Tragic $38,560 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $85,618 | Tragic $91,087 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $74,399 | Tragic $78,803 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $39,834 | Tragic $42,280 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $46,147 | Tragic $48,093 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $33,664 | Tragic $36,492 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $49,989 | Good $52,626 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $80,427 | Tragic $85,144 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $86,816 | Tragic $90,951 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $53,897 | Tragic $56,321 |
Wage/Income Gap | Fair 26.0% | Exceptional 23.1% |
Mexican vs Central American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Mexican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in single female poverty (25.0% compared to 23.0%, a difference of 8.9%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (16.6% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 7.1%), and married-couple family poverty (7.2% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 6.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.1% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 1.2%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.1% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 2.4%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.4% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 2.5%).
Poverty Metric | Mexican | Central American |
Poverty | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 14.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Tragic 16.5% | Tragic 16.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Poor 20.5% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 15.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.6% | Tragic 20.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.7% | Tragic 20.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.7% | Tragic 20.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.9% | Tragic 20.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.0% | Poor 13.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.0% | Tragic 23.0% |
Single Fathers | Good 16.1% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.6% | Tragic 31.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 6.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.1% | Tragic 13.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 14.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 14.1% |
Mexican vs Central American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Mexican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.9% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 8.4%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.5% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 7.4%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 4.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among youth under 25 years (12.3% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.54%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.6% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 0.71%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.77%).
Unemployment Metric | Mexican | Central American |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.7% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 12.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.5% | Tragic 18.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 4.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.9% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.3% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.2% |
Mexican vs Central American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Mexican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (64.1% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 3.1%), in labor force | age 30-34 (81.9% compared to 84.0%, a difference of 2.5%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.2% compared to 79.1%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.1% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 0.050%), in labor force | age 25-29 (81.9% compared to 83.7%, a difference of 2.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (81.6% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 2.3%).
Labor Participation Metric | Mexican | Central American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.1% | Exceptional 66.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.2% | Tragic 79.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Poor 35.6% | Tragic 34.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.1% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 81.9% | Tragic 83.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 81.9% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 81.6% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 79.8% | Tragic 81.7% |
Mexican vs Central American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Mexican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in family households with children (31.4% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 7.7%), married-couple households (47.1% compared to 43.9%, a difference of 7.3%), and single mother households (8.0% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 4.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.2% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 0.39%), births to unmarried women (36.9% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 0.57%), and average family size (3.48 compared to 3.41, a difference of 1.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Mexican | Central American |
Family Households | Exceptional 69.0% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 31.4% | Exceptional 29.1% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.1% | Tragic 43.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.48 | Exceptional 3.41 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 3.0% | Tragic 2.9% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 7.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 45.2% | Tragic 43.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.2% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.9% | Tragic 36.7% |
Mexican vs Central American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Mexican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.0% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 53.8%), 4 or more vehicles in household (8.9% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 25.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (24.7% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 20.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (93.0% compared to 89.2%, a difference of 4.3%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.7% compared to 54.7%, a difference of 12.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (24.7% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 20.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Mexican | Central American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.0% | Fair 10.8% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 93.0% | Fair 89.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.7% | Fair 54.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 24.7% | Exceptional 20.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.9% | Exceptional 7.1% |
Mexican vs Central American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Mexican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (2.7% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 30.4%), master's degree (9.7% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 25.5%), and doctorate degree (1.2% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 24.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (96.8% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 0.13%), kindergarten (96.7% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 0.13%), and 1st grade (96.7% compared to 96.5%, a difference of 0.13%).
Education Level Metric | Mexican | Central American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.3% | Tragic 3.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 96.1% |
4th Grade | Tragic 95.6% | Tragic 95.5% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 95.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 94.6% | Tragic 94.5% |
7th Grade | Tragic 91.9% | Tragic 92.1% |
8th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 91.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 90.0% | Tragic 90.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 87.8% | Tragic 88.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 86.1% | Tragic 86.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 84.1% | Tragic 85.2% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 81.4% | Tragic 82.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 77.4% | Tragic 79.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 55.6% | Tragic 57.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 49.2% | Tragic 52.1% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 35.0% | Tragic 39.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 27.1% | Tragic 31.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 9.7% | Tragic 12.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.2% | Tragic 1.5% |
Mexican vs Central American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Mexican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.2% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 16.9%), disability age 35 to 64 (12.4% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 10.8%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.8% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 10.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.8% compared to 17.7%, a difference of 1.0%), female disability (12.4% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 4.3%), and disability age over 75 (51.1% compared to 48.8%, a difference of 4.7%).
Disability Metric | Mexican | Central American |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Tragic 11.8% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Poor 12.4% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Excellent 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.4% | Average 11.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.2% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 51.1% | Tragic 48.8% |
Vision | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.2% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 17.7% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.4% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.5% |