American vs Central American Community Comparison
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American
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Americans
Central Americans
3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
220th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
1,952
SOCIAL INDEX
17.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
278th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Central American Integration in American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 504,033,450 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of Central Americans within American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.095. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.009% in Central Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Americans corresponds to an increase of 8.7 Central Americans.
American vs Central American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between American and Central American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (27.8% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 20.5%), householder income under 25 years ($48,860 compared to $52,626, a difference of 7.7%), and median male earnings ($50,761 compared to $48,093, a difference of 5.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($84,791 compared to $85,144, a difference of 0.42%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($90,536 compared to $90,951, a difference of 0.46%), and median earnings ($42,742 compared to $42,280, a difference of 1.1%).
Income Metric | American | Central American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,039 | Tragic $38,560 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,096 | Tragic $91,087 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,932 | Tragic $78,803 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,742 | Tragic $42,280 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,761 | Tragic $48,093 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,777 | Tragic $36,492 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,860 | Good $52,626 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,791 | Tragic $85,144 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,536 | Tragic $90,951 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $55,527 | Tragic $56,321 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.8% | Exceptional 23.1% |
American vs Central American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between American and Central American communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (5.3% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 26.9%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.6% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 25.9%), and single father poverty (20.1% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 25.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of child poverty under the age of 5 (20.5% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 0.64%), single mother poverty (33.5% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 5.5%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (16.4% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 5.6%).
Poverty Metric | American | Central American |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 14.6% |
Families | Tragic 9.8% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 16.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.6% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 15.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.5% | Tragic 20.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 20.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 20.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.8% | Tragic 20.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 15.8% | Poor 13.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.5% | Tragic 23.0% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.1% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.5% | Tragic 31.8% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 6.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.6% | Tragic 13.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Tragic 14.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 14.1% |
American vs Central American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between American and Central American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.4% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 18.3%), female unemployment (5.1% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 16.8%), and unemployment (5.0% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 13.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.6% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 0.41%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.9% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 3.5%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.2% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 4.5%).
Unemployment Metric | American | Central American |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.7% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Tragic 12.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Tragic 18.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Tragic 4.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.3% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 6.2% |
American vs Central American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between American and Central American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.3% compared to 34.8%, a difference of 15.7%), in labor force | age > 16 (62.1% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 6.4%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.0% compared to 79.1%, a difference of 2.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.1% compared to 83.7%, a difference of 0.72%), in labor force | age 35-44 (82.4% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 1.3%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (76.1% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 1.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | American | Central American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 66.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.0% | Tragic 79.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.3% | Tragic 34.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.1% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Tragic 83.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.7% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.4% | Tragic 81.7% |
American vs Central American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between American and Central American communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.4% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 17.2%), single mother households (6.6% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 15.9%), and currently married (48.0% compared to 43.3%, a difference of 10.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (65.5% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 0.76%), births to unmarried women (36.4% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 0.85%), and family households with children (27.3% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 6.9%).
Family Structure Metric | American | Central American |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.5% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Fair 27.3% | Exceptional 29.1% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.9% | Tragic 43.9% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.16 | Exceptional 3.41 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.9% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Tragic 7.6% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.0% | Tragic 43.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.4% | Tragic 36.7% |
American vs Central American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between American and Central American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 41.2%), 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 10.6%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 54.7%, a difference of 9.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 89.2%, a difference of 3.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 5.8%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 54.7%, a difference of 9.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | American | Central American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Fair 10.8% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Fair 89.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 60.0% | Fair 54.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Exceptional 20.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.5% | Exceptional 7.1% |
American vs Central American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between American and Central American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 105.6%), high school diploma (89.1% compared to 82.5%, a difference of 8.0%), and ged/equivalency (84.7% compared to 79.2%, a difference of 7.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of bachelor's degree (31.9% compared to 31.9%, a difference of 0.15%), professional degree (3.6% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 0.56%), and master's degree (12.3% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.90%).
Education Level Metric | American | Central American |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Tragic 3.4% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 96.6% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 96.6% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 96.5% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 96.4% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 96.1% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 95.5% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 95.1% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Tragic 94.5% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Tragic 92.1% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Tragic 91.6% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 90.4% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.3% | Tragic 88.4% |
11th Grade | Good 92.7% | Tragic 86.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 91.0% | Tragic 85.2% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Tragic 82.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Tragic 79.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.0% | Tragic 57.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.4% | Tragic 52.1% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.8% | Tragic 39.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Tragic 31.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 12.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.5% |
American vs Central American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between American and Central American communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 57.6%), hearing disability (3.9% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 42.6%), and disability age 18 to 34 (8.0% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 29.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 48.8%, a difference of 0.82%), disability age 65 to 74 (25.8% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 2.7%), and cognitive disability (17.2% compared to 17.7%, a difference of 2.9%).
Disability Metric | American | Central American |
Disability | Tragic 13.9% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Excellent 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.9% | Average 11.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.8% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Tragic 48.8% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Good 17.2% | Tragic 17.7% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.4% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.5% |