Subsaharan African vs Costa Rican Community Comparison
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Costa Rican Integration in Subsaharan African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 248,998,821 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Costa Ricans within Subsaharan African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.128. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sub-Saharan Africans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.001% in Costa Ricans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sub-Saharan Africans corresponds to a decrease of 1.3 Costa Ricans.
Subsaharan African vs Costa Rican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($84,235 compared to $95,565, a difference of 13.5%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($90,691 compared to $102,779, a difference of 13.3%), and median household income ($77,631 compared to $87,262, a difference of 12.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,391 compared to $39,622, a difference of 3.2%), median earnings ($44,118 compared to $46,645, a difference of 5.7%), and median male earnings ($50,408 compared to $54,279, a difference of 7.7%).
Income Metric | Subsaharan African | Costa Rican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,152 | Good $44,090 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $93,748 | Good $103,989 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $77,631 | Excellent $87,262 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,118 | Average $46,645 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,408 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,391 | Average $39,622 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,691 | Exceptional $53,106 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,235 | Good $95,565 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,691 | Good $102,779 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $56,615 | Good $61,638 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.8% | Good 25.3% |
Subsaharan African vs Costa Rican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (19.9% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 24.5%), child poverty among boys under 16 (20.0% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 24.2%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (20.1% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 24.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.2% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 3.6%), single father poverty (16.9% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 4.1%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.1% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 6.7%).
Poverty Metric | Subsaharan African | Costa Rican |
Poverty | Tragic 14.5% | Good 12.2% |
Families | Tragic 10.9% | Average 9.0% |
Males | Tragic 13.3% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 15.8% | Good 13.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.0% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.6% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.8% | Good 16.9% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.9% | Good 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Good 16.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.7% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Tragic 23.2% | Good 20.7% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 16.9% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.4% | Average 29.0% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.7% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.1% | Poor 11.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.1% | Average 11.6% |
Subsaharan African vs Costa Rican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.3% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 13.1%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.0% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 13.1%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.2% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 12.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.0% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 0.010%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.4% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.38%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 0.46%).
Unemployment Metric | Subsaharan African | Costa Rican |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 6.0% | Fair 5.4% |
Females | Tragic 5.7% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.7% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.1% | Tragic 10.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Average 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | 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 5.0% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 5.4% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Poor 5.2% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.4% | Poor 7.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.0% | Good 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Average 5.5% |
Subsaharan African vs Costa Rican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (38.4% compared to 36.3%, a difference of 5.9%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 0.97%), and in labor force | age > 16 (66.2% compared to 65.6%, a difference of 0.93%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.5% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 0.10%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.1% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.27%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.3% compared to 79.7%, a difference of 0.52%).
Labor Participation Metric | Subsaharan African | Costa Rican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.2% | Exceptional 65.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Poor 79.3% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 38.4% | Fair 36.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 75.7% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Poor 84.3% | Exceptional 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Poor 84.5% | Fair 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 84.1% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Average 82.8% |
Subsaharan African vs Costa Rican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.8% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 20.0%), married-couple households (41.6% compared to 47.2%, a difference of 13.4%), and births to unmarried women (36.7% compared to 32.7%, a difference of 12.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.25 compared to 3.26, a difference of 0.18%), family households with children (27.6% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 2.9%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 4.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Subsaharan African | Costa Rican |
Family Households | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Good 27.6% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 41.6% | Excellent 47.2% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Excellent 3.26 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.6% | Average 46.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.7% | Average 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.7% | Fair 32.7% |
Subsaharan African vs Costa Rican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (12.2% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 28.1%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.7% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 19.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 15.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (87.9% compared to 90.5%, a difference of 3.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.9% compared to 56.9%, a difference of 9.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 15.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Subsaharan African | Costa Rican |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 9.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 87.9% | Exceptional 90.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.9% | Exceptional 56.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 20.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 6.8% |
Subsaharan African vs Costa Rican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.1% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 9.1%), bachelor's degree (35.8% compared to 37.7%, a difference of 5.4%), and master's degree (14.2% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 5.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (93.1% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 0.030%), 4th grade (97.2% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.080%), and 6th grade (96.7% compared to 96.8%, a difference of 0.080%).
Education Level Metric | Subsaharan African | Costa Rican |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Poor 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Poor 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.7% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.7% | Tragic 91.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.1% | Tragic 90.5% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.9% | Tragic 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.2% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.2% | Poor 64.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 57.3% | Fair 58.6% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.9% | Fair 46.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.8% | Average 37.7% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Average 15.0% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Average 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Average 1.8% |
Subsaharan African vs Costa Rican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.6% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 17.8%), disability age 18 to 34 (7.1% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 12.0%), and disability age 65 to 74 (25.1% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 10.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of hearing disability (2.9% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 1.7%), disability age over 75 (48.2% compared to 46.9%, a difference of 2.8%), and self-care disability (2.6% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 5.6%).
Disability Metric | Subsaharan African | Costa Rican |
Disability | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Tragic 11.8% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.3% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Average 5.6% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.1% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.2% | Excellent 46.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.5% | Excellent 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Excellent 2.4% |