American vs Cajun Community Comparison
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Americans
Cajuns
3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
220th/ 347
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2,029
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17.8/ 100
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275th/ 347
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Cajun Integration in American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 149,669,383 people shows a mild positive correlation between the proportion of Cajuns within American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.339. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.015% in Cajuns. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Americans corresponds to an increase of 14.6 Cajuns.
American vs Cajun Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between American and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (27.8% compared to 33.9%, a difference of 21.7%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($90,536 compared to $83,015, a difference of 9.1%), and householder income over 65 years ($55,527 compared to $51,397, a difference of 8.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($42,742 compared to $42,189, a difference of 1.3%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($84,791 compared to $82,393, a difference of 2.9%), and median male earnings ($50,761 compared to $52,325, a difference of 3.1%).
Income Metric | American | Cajun |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,039 | Tragic $37,527 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,096 | Tragic $87,157 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,932 | Tragic $70,605 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,742 | Tragic $42,189 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,761 | Poor $52,325 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,777 | Tragic $34,034 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,860 | Tragic $45,338 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,791 | Tragic $82,393 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,536 | Tragic $83,015 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $55,527 | Tragic $51,397 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.8% | Tragic 33.9% |
American vs Cajun Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between American and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in single female poverty (24.5% compared to 30.6%, a difference of 25.0%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (16.4% compared to 19.9%, a difference of 21.9%), and family poverty (9.8% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 21.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (5.3% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 5.7%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.6% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 11.8%), and receiving food stamps (12.2% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 12.6%).
Poverty Metric | American | Cajun |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 15.7% |
Families | Tragic 9.8% | Tragic 11.9% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 13.9% |
Females | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 17.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.6% | Tragic 25.7% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 19.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.5% | Tragic 24.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 22.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 22.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.8% | Tragic 22.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 15.8% | Tragic 19.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.5% | Tragic 30.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.1% | Tragic 23.1% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.5% | Tragic 40.3% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.6% | Tragic 11.9% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Tragic 14.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 13.7% |
American vs Cajun Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between American and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.4% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 20.3%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.7% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 13.4%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.6% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 13.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.3% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 0.86%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 1.2%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 1.4%).
Unemployment Metric | American | Cajun |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.6% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Females | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 5.7% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Tragic 13.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Tragic 19.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 12.0% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 8.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.7% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 12.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.3% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 10.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 6.2% |
American vs Cajun Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between American and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.3% compared to 37.8%, a difference of 6.7%), in labor force | age 45-54 (80.4% compared to 78.1%, a difference of 2.9%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.0% compared to 75.5%, a difference of 2.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (62.1% compared to 61.8%, a difference of 0.56%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.1% compared to 82.5%, a difference of 0.69%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (82.7% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 0.91%).
Labor Participation Metric | American | Cajun |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 62.1% | Tragic 61.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.0% | Tragic 75.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.3% | Exceptional 37.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.1% | Average 75.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Tragic 82.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.7% | Tragic 82.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Tragic 81.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.4% | Tragic 78.1% |
American vs Cajun Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between American and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (36.4% compared to 41.0%, a difference of 12.5%), single mother households (6.6% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 11.8%), and married-couple households (47.9% compared to 46.4%, a difference of 3.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.16 compared to 3.17, a difference of 0.42%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 0.81%), and divorced or separated (13.2% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 1.0%).
Family Structure Metric | American | Cajun |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.5% | Excellent 64.8% |
Family Households with Children | Fair 27.3% | Excellent 27.7% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.9% | Average 46.4% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.16 | Tragic 3.17 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Tragic 7.3% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.0% | Good 47.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.4% | Tragic 41.0% |
American vs Cajun Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between American and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 26.2%), 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 17.3%), and no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 10.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 91.7%, a difference of 0.88%), 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 57.7%, a difference of 4.1%), and no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 10.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | American | Cajun |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Exceptional 8.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Exceptional 91.7% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 60.0% | Exceptional 57.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Fair 19.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.5% | Tragic 6.0% |
American vs Cajun Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between American and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (12.3% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 12.2%), associate's degree (40.8% compared to 37.4%, a difference of 9.1%), and bachelor's degree (31.9% compared to 29.6%, a difference of 7.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 4th grade (98.1% compared to 98.0%, a difference of 0.030%), 3rd grade (98.3% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 0.040%), and 5th grade (97.9% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.050%).
Education Level Metric | American | Cajun |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Exceptional 1.7% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Exceptional 98.4% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.4% | Exceptional 98.3% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Exceptional 98.3% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.3% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.2% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Exceptional 98.0% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Exceptional 97.9% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Exceptional 97.6% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Exceptional 96.8% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Exceptional 96.3% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Good 95.1% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.3% | Poor 93.4% |
11th Grade | Good 92.7% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 91.0% | Tragic 89.1% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Tragic 87.3% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Tragic 82.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.0% | Tragic 57.3% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.4% | Tragic 51.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.8% | Tragic 37.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Tragic 29.6% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 11.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.5% |
American vs Cajun Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between American and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 15.7%), vision disability (2.6% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 15.5%), and disability age 35 to 64 (13.9% compared to 15.3%, a difference of 10.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of hearing disability (3.9% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 1.1%), disability age 18 to 34 (8.0% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 2.2%), and cognitive disability (17.2% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 3.7%).
Disability Metric | American | Cajun |
Disability | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 14.6% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 14.4% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 14.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Tragic 1.6% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 8.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 15.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.8% | Tragic 27.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Tragic 50.7% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 3.1% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Tragic 3.9% |
Cognitive | Good 17.2% | Tragic 17.8% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 7.8% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.9% |