French vs Cajun Community Comparison
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5,755
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55.1/ 100
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2,029
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Cajun Integration in French Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 149,597,882 people shows a significant positive correlation between the proportion of Cajuns within French communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.668. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in French within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.113% in Cajuns. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 French corresponds to an increase of 112.7 Cajuns.
French vs Cajun Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between French and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($99,824 compared to $83,015, a difference of 20.3%), median household income ($83,468 compared to $70,605, a difference of 18.2%), and wage/income gap (28.7% compared to 33.9%, a difference of 18.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($55,350 compared to $52,325, a difference of 5.8%), median earnings ($46,296 compared to $42,189, a difference of 9.7%), and median female earnings ($38,457 compared to $34,034, a difference of 13.0%).
Income Metric | French | Cajun |
Per Capita Income | Average $43,685 | Tragic $37,527 |
Median Family Income | Average $102,368 | Tragic $87,157 |
Median Household Income | Fair $83,468 | Tragic $70,605 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,296 | Tragic $42,189 |
Median Male Earnings | Good $55,350 | Poor $52,325 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,457 | Tragic $34,034 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $51,230 | Tragic $45,338 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Fair $93,665 | Tragic $82,393 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Average $99,824 | Tragic $83,015 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $59,656 | Tragic $51,397 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 28.7% | Tragic 33.9% |
French vs Cajun Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between French and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in family poverty (8.3% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 44.0%), child poverty under the age of 16 (15.6% compared to 22.1%, a difference of 42.0%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (16.0% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 41.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 65 (9.7% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 22.8%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.7% compared to 25.7%, a difference of 24.1%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.1% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 25.9%).
Poverty Metric | French | Cajun |
Poverty | Excellent 11.8% | Tragic 15.7% |
Families | Exceptional 8.3% | Tragic 11.9% |
Males | Excellent 10.7% | Tragic 13.9% |
Females | Excellent 12.9% | Tragic 17.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 20.7% | Tragic 25.7% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.3% | Tragic 19.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Fair 17.5% | Tragic 24.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Good 15.6% | Tragic 22.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Good 15.8% | Tragic 22.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.0% | Tragic 22.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 19.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.2% | Tragic 30.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.2% | Tragic 23.1% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.7% | Tragic 40.3% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.7% | Tragic 11.9% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.1% | Tragic 14.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 13.7% |
French vs Cajun Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between French and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.3% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 21.5%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.1% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 18.4%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.2% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 18.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 2.5%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.4% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 3.1%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.7% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 5.0%).
Unemployment Metric | French | Cajun |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 5.6% |
Males | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Females | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 5.7% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 11.2% | Tragic 13.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.8% | Tragic 19.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Excellent 10.1% | Tragic 12.0% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Poor 6.9% | Tragic 8.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Poor 5.7% | Tragic 6.7% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Average 5.4% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Good 5.1% | Tragic 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.3% | Tragic 12.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.7% | Tragic 10.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Excellent 5.2% | Tragic 6.2% |
French vs Cajun Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between French and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (42.1% compared to 37.8%, a difference of 11.5%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.2% compared to 78.1%, a difference of 5.2%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (78.9% compared to 75.5%, a difference of 4.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 82.5%, a difference of 2.6%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.4% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 3.0%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (77.4% compared to 75.1%, a difference of 3.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | French | Cajun |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 63.9% | Tragic 61.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Tragic 75.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 42.1% | Exceptional 37.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.4% | Average 75.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Good 84.7% | Tragic 82.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Poor 84.4% | Tragic 82.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 84.0% | Tragic 81.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.2% | Tragic 78.1% |
French vs Cajun Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between French and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (33.4% compared to 41.0%, a difference of 22.5%), single mother households (6.0% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 22.2%), and divorced or separated (12.8% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 4.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (64.0% compared to 64.8%, a difference of 1.1%), average family size (3.10 compared to 3.17, a difference of 2.4%), and currently married (48.4% compared to 47.1%, a difference of 2.8%).
Family Structure Metric | French | Cajun |
Family Households | Fair 64.0% | Excellent 64.8% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Excellent 27.7% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 48.0% | Average 46.4% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.10 | Tragic 3.17 |
Single Father Households | Fair 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Excellent 6.0% | Tragic 7.3% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.4% | Good 47.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 13.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 33.4% | Tragic 41.0% |
French vs Cajun Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between French and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.9% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 16.3%), no vehicles in household (7.4% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 13.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.4% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 11.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.7% compared to 91.7%, a difference of 1.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (59.8% compared to 57.7%, a difference of 3.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.4% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 11.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | French | Cajun |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.4% | Exceptional 8.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.7% | Exceptional 91.7% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 59.8% | Exceptional 57.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.4% | Fair 19.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 6.9% | Tragic 6.0% |
French vs Cajun Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between French and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (14.4% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 31.0%), doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 26.5%), and professional degree (4.2% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 26.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.6% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.24%), kindergarten (98.6% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 0.24%), and 1st grade (98.6% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 0.24%).
Education Level Metric | French | Cajun |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.5% | Exceptional 1.7% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.6% | Exceptional 98.4% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.6% | Exceptional 98.3% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.6% | Exceptional 98.3% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Exceptional 98.3% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Exceptional 98.2% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.0% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Exceptional 97.9% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Exceptional 97.6% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.4% | Exceptional 96.8% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 97.1% | Exceptional 96.3% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 96.3% | Good 95.1% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 95.3% | Poor 93.4% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 94.1% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 92.6% | Tragic 89.1% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 91.0% | Tragic 87.3% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.1% | Tragic 82.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Average 65.4% | Tragic 57.3% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.9% | Tragic 51.2% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 45.4% | Tragic 37.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Poor 36.5% | Tragic 29.6% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.4% | Tragic 11.0% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.2% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Tragic 1.5% |
French vs Cajun Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between French and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.3% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 30.4%), disability age 35 to 64 (12.7% compared to 15.3%, a difference of 20.9%), and ambulatory disability (6.6% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 17.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 18 to 34 (7.9% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 3.8%), cognitive disability (17.0% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 4.6%), and hearing disability (3.8% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 4.9%).
Disability Metric | French | Cajun |
Disability | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 14.6% |
Males | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 14.4% |
Females | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 14.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.7% | Tragic 1.6% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 8.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 15.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 23.9% | Tragic 27.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Good 47.2% | Tragic 50.7% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 3.1% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.8% | Tragic 3.9% |
Cognitive | Excellent 17.0% | Tragic 17.8% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 7.8% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.9% |