Mexican vs Costa Rican Community Comparison
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5,399
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Costa Rican Integration in Mexican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 252,793,855 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Costa Ricans within Mexican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.101. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Mexicans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.000% in Costa Ricans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Mexicans corresponds to an increase of 0.3 Costa Ricans.
Mexican vs Costa Rican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Mexican and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($34,559 compared to $44,090, a difference of 27.6%), median family income ($85,618 compared to $103,989, a difference of 21.5%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($80,427 compared to $95,565, a difference of 18.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (26.0% compared to 25.3%, a difference of 3.0%), householder income under 25 years ($49,989 compared to $53,106, a difference of 6.2%), and householder income over 65 years ($53,897 compared to $61,638, a difference of 14.4%).
Income Metric | Mexican | Costa Rican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $34,559 | Good $44,090 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $85,618 | Good $103,989 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $74,399 | Excellent $87,262 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $39,834 | Average $46,645 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $46,147 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $33,664 | Average $39,622 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $49,989 | Exceptional $53,106 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $80,427 | Good $95,565 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $86,816 | Good $102,779 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $53,897 | Good $61,638 |
Wage/Income Gap | Fair 26.0% | Good 25.3% |
Mexican vs Costa Rican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Mexican and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (7.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 39.4%), family poverty (11.8% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 31.1%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (20.7% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 29.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.1% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 0.79%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.5% compared to 18.8%, a difference of 8.9%), and single male poverty (14.0% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 9.3%).
Poverty Metric | Mexican | Costa Rican |
Poverty | Tragic 15.1% | Good 12.2% |
Families | Tragic 11.8% | Average 9.0% |
Males | Tragic 13.7% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 16.5% | Good 13.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Poor 20.5% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.6% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.6% | Good 16.9% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.7% | Good 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.7% | Good 16.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.9% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.0% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.0% | Good 20.7% |
Single Fathers | Good 16.1% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.6% | Average 29.0% |
Married Couples | Tragic 7.2% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.1% | Poor 11.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 12.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.6% | Average 11.6% |
Mexican vs Costa Rican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Mexican and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.4% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 16.7%), female unemployment (6.1% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 15.0%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.9% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 13.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 0.81%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.6% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 1.1%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (12.3% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 3.3%).
Unemployment Metric | Mexican | Costa Rican |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.9% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Fair 5.4% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.5% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 10.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.5% | Average 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.1% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.6% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.9% | Poor 7.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.3% | Good 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Average 5.5% |
Mexican vs Costa Rican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Mexican and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 25-29 (81.9% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 3.8%), in labor force | age 45-54 (79.8% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 3.7%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (81.6% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 3.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.1% compared to 75.2%, a difference of 0.18%), in labor force | age 16-19 (35.6% compared to 36.3%, a difference of 1.8%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.1% compared to 65.6%, a difference of 2.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | Mexican | Costa Rican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.1% | Exceptional 65.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.2% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Poor 35.6% | Fair 36.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.1% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 81.9% | Exceptional 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 81.9% | Fair 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 81.6% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 79.8% | Average 82.8% |
Mexican vs Costa Rican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Mexican and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in single father households (3.0% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 26.7%), single mother households (8.0% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 22.5%), and births to unmarried women (36.9% compared to 32.7%, a difference of 12.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple households (47.1% compared to 47.2%, a difference of 0.070%), divorced or separated (12.2% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 1.3%), and currently married (45.2% compared to 46.5%, a difference of 3.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Mexican | Costa Rican |
Family Households | Exceptional 69.0% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 31.4% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.1% | Excellent 47.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.48 | Excellent 3.26 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 3.0% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.0% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 45.2% | Average 46.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.2% | Average 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.9% | Fair 32.7% |
Mexican vs Costa Rican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Mexican and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.0% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 35.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (8.9% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 31.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (24.7% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 20.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (93.0% compared to 90.5%, a difference of 2.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.7% compared to 56.9%, a difference of 8.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (24.7% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 20.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Mexican | Costa Rican |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.0% | Exceptional 9.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 93.0% | Exceptional 90.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.7% | Exceptional 56.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 24.7% | Exceptional 20.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.9% | Exceptional 6.8% |
Mexican vs Costa Rican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Mexican and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (2.7% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 62.6%), doctorate degree (1.2% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 57.8%), and master's degree (9.7% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 54.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (96.8% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 1.1%), kindergarten (96.7% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 1.1%), and 1st grade (96.7% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 1.1%).
Education Level Metric | Mexican | Costa Rican |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.3% | Poor 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 96.8% | Poor 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.7% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 97.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 95.6% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 94.6% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 91.9% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 90.0% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 87.8% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 86.1% | Tragic 91.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 84.1% | Tragic 90.5% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 81.4% | Tragic 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 77.4% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 55.6% | Poor 64.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 49.2% | Fair 58.6% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 35.0% | Fair 46.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 27.1% | Average 37.7% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 9.7% | Average 15.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 2.7% | Average 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.2% | Average 1.8% |
Mexican vs Costa Rican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Mexican and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in disability age 65 to 74 (27.2% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 20.2%), vision disability (2.5% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 16.2%), and disability age 35 to 64 (12.4% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 15.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (5.8% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 3.5%), cognitive disability (17.8% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 4.7%), and female disability (12.4% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 5.5%).
Disability Metric | Mexican | Costa Rican |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Tragic 11.8% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Poor 12.4% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Average 5.6% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.4% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.2% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 51.1% | Excellent 46.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.5% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.2% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.8% | Excellent 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Excellent 2.4% |