Nicaraguan vs Puerto Rican Community Comparison
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Nicaraguans
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3,542
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Puerto Rican Integration in Nicaraguan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 282,645,652 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Puerto Ricans within Nicaraguan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.261. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Nicaraguans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.131% in Puerto Ricans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Nicaraguans corresponds to an increase of 131.3 Puerto Ricans.
Nicaraguan vs Puerto Rican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($79,737 compared to $59,197, a difference of 34.7%), householder income under 25 years ($53,275 compared to $39,726, a difference of 34.1%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($92,554 compared to $69,234, a difference of 33.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($36,904 compared to $31,560, a difference of 16.9%), median earnings ($43,026 compared to $35,560, a difference of 21.0%), and median male earnings ($49,215 compared to $40,071, a difference of 22.8%).
Income Metric | Nicaraguan | Puerto Rican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,372 | Tragic $31,268 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,231 | Tragic $70,423 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $79,737 | Tragic $59,197 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,026 | Tragic $35,560 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,215 | Tragic $40,071 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,904 | Tragic $31,560 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,275 | Tragic $39,726 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,751 | Tragic $65,996 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $92,554 | Tragic $69,234 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,474 | Tragic $42,550 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.4% | Exceptional 18.7% |
Nicaraguan vs Puerto Rican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (12.4% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 102.5%), single father poverty (15.9% compared to 31.5%, a difference of 98.3%), and family poverty (10.6% compared to 20.3%, a difference of 91.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (16.6% compared to 23.2%, a difference of 39.7%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (15.0% compared to 21.4%, a difference of 42.7%), and single mother poverty (29.8% compared to 44.5%, a difference of 49.2%).
Poverty Metric | Nicaraguan | Puerto Rican |
Poverty | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 23.7% |
Families | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 20.3% |
Males | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females | Tragic 15.3% | Tragic 25.2% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.1% | Tragic 29.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.5% | Tragic 26.3% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.1% | Tragic 34.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.2% | Tragic 32.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.4% | Tragic 32.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.2% | Tragic 32.7% |
Single Males | Exceptional 12.4% | Tragic 25.1% |
Single Females | Fair 21.3% | Tragic 34.1% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 15.9% | Tragic 31.5% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.8% | Tragic 44.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 12.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 15.0% | Tragic 21.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 23.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.1% | Tragic 26.0% |
Nicaraguan vs Puerto Rican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.2% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 73.5%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.8% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 70.1%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.6% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 69.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.2% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 15.4%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (4.9% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 19.8%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 24.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Nicaraguan | Puerto Rican |
Unemployment | Average 5.3% | Tragic 8.4% |
Males | Excellent 5.1% | Tragic 8.6% |
Females | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 8.3% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 18.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Tragic 27.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.8% | Tragic 16.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Fair 5.6% | Tragic 8.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Excellent 4.5% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Tragic 6.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 6.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.9% | Tragic 5.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.2% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 7.2% | Tragic 12.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 13.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Poor 5.6% | Tragic 9.0% |
Nicaraguan vs Puerto Rican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (65.1% compared to 58.1%, a difference of 12.1%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.8% compared to 75.9%, a difference of 9.0%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.3% compared to 73.1%, a difference of 8.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.1% compared to 80.4%, a difference of 3.3%), in labor force | age 30-34 (83.9% compared to 81.2%, a difference of 3.3%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.1% compared to 80.7%, a difference of 4.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | Nicaraguan | Puerto Rican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Average 65.1% | Tragic 58.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Poor 79.3% | Tragic 73.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 32.4% | Tragic 30.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.2% | Tragic 68.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Tragic 80.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.9% | Tragic 81.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Poor 84.1% | Tragic 80.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Average 82.8% | Tragic 75.9% |
Nicaraguan vs Puerto Rican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (36.6% compared to 45.7%, a difference of 24.8%), single mother households (7.2% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 20.7%), and married-couple households (45.2% compared to 40.1%, a difference of 12.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.6% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 1.3%), average family size (3.36 compared to 3.28, a difference of 2.5%), and family households (67.4% compared to 64.2%, a difference of 5.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Nicaraguan | Puerto Rican |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.4% | Fair 64.2% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Tragic 25.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 45.2% | Tragic 40.1% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.36 | Exceptional 3.28 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.6% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 8.7% |
Currently Married | Tragic 44.2% | Tragic 39.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 13.9% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.6% | Tragic 45.7% |
Nicaraguan vs Puerto Rican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.7% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 60.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.0% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 47.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.7% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 32.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.4% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 6.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (56.1% compared to 47.1%, a difference of 19.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.7% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 32.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Nicaraguan | Puerto Rican |
No Vehicles Available | Excellent 9.7% | Tragic 15.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 90.4% | Tragic 84.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Good 56.1% | Tragic 47.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.7% | Tragic 15.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.0% | Tragic 4.7% |
Nicaraguan vs Puerto Rican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 26.5%), professional degree (3.9% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 21.4%), and master's degree (12.5% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 11.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 9th grade (91.9% compared to 91.8%, a difference of 0.090%), 6th grade (95.4% compared to 95.5%, a difference of 0.13%), and ged/equivalency (80.9% compared to 81.1%, a difference of 0.18%).
Education Level Metric | Nicaraguan | Puerto Rican |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 96.7% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.9% | Tragic 96.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Tragic 95.5% |
7th Grade | Tragic 93.5% | Tragic 94.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.0% | Tragic 93.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 91.9% | Tragic 91.8% |
10th Grade | Tragic 90.2% | Tragic 89.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 88.9% | Tragic 88.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 87.3% | Tragic 86.5% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 84.1% | Tragic 84.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 80.9% | Tragic 81.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.2% | Tragic 56.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 53.9% | Tragic 52.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.5% | Tragic 40.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.1% | Tragic 31.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 11.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.9% | Tragic 3.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.4% |
Nicaraguan vs Puerto Rican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Nicaraguan and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.3% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 69.0%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.3% compared to 8.3%, a difference of 56.2%), and disability age 35 to 64 (10.2% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 56.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.3% compared to 52.9%, a difference of 9.6%), cognitive disability (17.0% compared to 19.2%, a difference of 13.3%), and disability age 65 to 74 (23.9% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 21.7%).
Disability Metric | Nicaraguan | Puerto Rican |
Disability | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 16.1% |
Males | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 15.6% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Tragic 16.6% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Tragic 1.7% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.3% | Tragic 8.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.8% | Tragic 8.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.2% | Tragic 15.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 23.9% | Tragic 29.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.3% | Tragic 52.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 3.9% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Tragic 3.5% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 17.0% | Tragic 19.2% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.1% | Tragic 8.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 3.7% |