Nicaraguan vs Costa Rican Community Comparison
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Nicaraguans
Costa Ricans
3,542
SOCIAL INDEX
32.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
217th/ 347
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5,399
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51.5/ 100
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Costa Rican Integration in Nicaraguan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 192,543,256 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Costa Ricans within Nicaraguan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.159. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Nicaraguans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.004% in Costa Ricans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Nicaraguans corresponds to a decrease of 4.5 Costa Ricans.
Nicaraguan vs Costa Rican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($54,474 compared to $61,638, a difference of 13.2%), median family income ($92,231 compared to $103,989, a difference of 12.8%), and per capita income ($39,372 compared to $44,090, a difference of 12.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($53,275 compared to $53,106, a difference of 0.32%), median female earnings ($36,904 compared to $39,622, a difference of 7.4%), and wage/income gap (23.4% compared to 25.3%, a difference of 7.9%).
Income Metric | Nicaraguan | Costa Rican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,372 | Good $44,090 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,231 | Good $103,989 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $79,737 | Excellent $87,262 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,026 | Average $46,645 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,215 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,904 | Average $39,622 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,275 | Exceptional $53,106 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,751 | Good $95,565 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $92,554 | Good $102,779 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,474 | Good $61,638 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.4% | Good 25.3% |
Nicaraguan vs Costa Rican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.1% compared to 11.6%, a difference of 39.1%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (15.0% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 32.5%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (16.6% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 30.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (15.9% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 2.3%), single mother poverty (29.8% compared to 29.0%, a difference of 2.8%), and single female poverty (21.3% compared to 20.7%, a difference of 3.0%).
Poverty Metric | Nicaraguan | Costa Rican |
Poverty | Tragic 13.9% | Good 12.2% |
Families | Tragic 10.6% | Average 9.0% |
Males | Tragic 12.6% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 15.3% | Good 13.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.1% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.5% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.1% | Good 16.9% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.2% | Good 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.4% | Good 16.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.2% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Exceptional 12.4% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Fair 21.3% | Good 20.7% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 15.9% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.8% | Average 29.0% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.7% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 15.0% | Poor 11.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 12.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.1% | Average 11.6% |
Nicaraguan vs Costa Rican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.2% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 11.1%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.2% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 8.4%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.8% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 7.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.71%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.6% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 0.84%), and unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.4% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 1.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Nicaraguan | Costa Rican |
Unemployment | Average 5.3% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Excellent 5.1% | Fair 5.4% |
Females | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.8% | Tragic 10.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Average 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Fair 5.6% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Excellent 4.5% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.1% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.9% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.2% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 7.2% | Poor 7.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.4% | Good 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Poor 5.6% | Average 5.5% |
Nicaraguan vs Costa Rican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (32.4% compared to 36.3%, a difference of 12.1%), in labor force | age 20-24 (73.2% compared to 75.2%, a difference of 2.8%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.1% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 2.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (82.8% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 0.0%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.1% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.22%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.3% compared to 79.7%, a difference of 0.50%).
Labor Participation Metric | Nicaraguan | Costa Rican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Average 65.1% | Exceptional 65.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Poor 79.3% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 32.4% | Fair 36.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.2% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Exceptional 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.9% | Fair 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Poor 84.1% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Average 82.8% | Average 82.8% |
Nicaraguan vs Costa Rican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.6% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 12.4%), births to unmarried women (36.6% compared to 32.7%, a difference of 12.0%), and single mother households (7.2% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 11.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (28.4% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 0.0%), family households (67.4% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 2.2%), and average family size (3.36 compared to 3.26, a difference of 3.2%).
Family Structure Metric | Nicaraguan | Costa Rican |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.4% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 45.2% | Excellent 47.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.36 | Excellent 3.26 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.6% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.2% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 44.2% | Average 46.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.0% | Average 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.6% | Fair 32.7% |
Nicaraguan vs Costa Rican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.0% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 2.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (56.1% compared to 56.9%, a difference of 1.5%), and no vehicles in household (9.7% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 1.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.4% compared to 90.5%, a difference of 0.14%), 3 or more vehicles in household (20.7% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 0.66%), and no vehicles in household (9.7% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 1.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Nicaraguan | Costa Rican |
No Vehicles Available | Excellent 9.7% | Exceptional 9.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 90.4% | Exceptional 90.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Good 56.1% | Exceptional 56.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.7% | Exceptional 20.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.0% | Exceptional 6.8% |
Nicaraguan vs Costa Rican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 33.6%), doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 23.2%), and master's degree (12.5% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 20.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.1% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.77%), kindergarten (97.0% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.78%), and 1st grade (97.0% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.79%).
Education Level Metric | Nicaraguan | Costa Rican |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Poor 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Poor 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.9% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 93.5% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.0% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 91.9% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 90.2% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 88.9% | Tragic 91.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 87.3% | Tragic 90.5% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 84.1% | Tragic 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 80.9% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.2% | Poor 64.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 53.9% | Fair 58.6% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.5% | Fair 46.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.1% | Average 37.7% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.5% | Average 15.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.9% | Average 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Average 1.8% |
Nicaraguan vs Costa Rican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 22.1%), self-care disability (2.6% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 8.0%), and disability age 18 to 34 (5.8% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 7.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.0% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 0.44%), female disability (11.9% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 0.91%), and disability (11.3% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 0.93%).
Disability Metric | Nicaraguan | Costa Rican |
Disability | Exceptional 11.3% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Exceptional 10.7% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.3% | Average 5.6% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.8% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.2% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 23.9% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.3% | Excellent 46.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 17.0% | Excellent 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.1% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Excellent 2.4% |