American vs Costa Rican Community Comparison
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American
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Americans
Costa Ricans
3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
220th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
5,399
SOCIAL INDEX
51.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
177th/ 347
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Costa Rican Integration in American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 253,565,219 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Costa Ricans within American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.190. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.003% in Costa Ricans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Americans corresponds to an increase of 2.5 Costa Ricans.
American vs Costa Rican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between American and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($75,932 compared to $87,262, a difference of 14.9%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($90,536 compared to $102,779, a difference of 13.5%), and per capita income ($39,039 compared to $44,090, a difference of 12.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($50,761 compared to $54,279, a difference of 6.9%), householder income under 25 years ($48,860 compared to $53,106, a difference of 8.7%), and median earnings ($42,742 compared to $46,645, a difference of 9.1%).
Income Metric | American | Costa Rican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,039 | Good $44,090 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,096 | Good $103,989 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,932 | Excellent $87,262 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,742 | Average $46,645 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,761 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,777 | Average $39,622 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,860 | Exceptional $53,106 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,791 | Good $95,565 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,536 | Good $102,779 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $55,527 | Good $61,638 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.8% | Good 25.3% |
American vs Costa Rican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between American and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 25-34 year olds (16.4% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 23.8%), single male poverty (15.8% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 23.4%), and single father poverty (20.1% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 23.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (5.3% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 3.2%), receiving food stamps (12.2% compared to 11.6%, a difference of 4.7%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.6% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 6.5%).
Poverty Metric | American | Costa Rican |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Good 12.2% |
Families | Tragic 9.8% | Average 9.0% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 14.6% | Good 13.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.6% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.4% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.5% | Good 16.9% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.3% | Good 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Good 16.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.8% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 15.8% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.5% | Good 20.7% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.1% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.5% | Average 29.0% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.6% | Poor 11.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Tragic 12.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Average 11.6% |
American vs Costa Rican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between American and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.3% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 18.0%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 17.8%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.4% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 14.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 0.30%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.6% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 0.75%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.6% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 0.91%).
Unemployment Metric | American | Costa Rican |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.0% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Fair 5.4% |
Females | Exceptional 5.1% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 10.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Average 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.2% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.3% | Poor 7.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Good 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Average 5.5% |
American vs Costa Rican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between American and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.3% compared to 36.3%, a difference of 11.0%), in labor force | age > 16 (62.1% compared to 65.6%, a difference of 5.6%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.0% compared to 79.7%, a difference of 3.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (76.1% compared to 75.2%, a difference of 1.2%), in labor force | age 30-34 (82.7% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 2.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.4% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 2.3%).
Labor Participation Metric | American | Costa Rican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 65.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.0% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.3% | Fair 36.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.1% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Exceptional 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.7% | Fair 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.4% | Average 82.8% |
American vs Costa Rican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between American and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (36.4% compared to 32.7%, a difference of 11.4%), divorced or separated (13.2% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 9.9%), and family households with children (27.3% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 4.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (65.5% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 0.65%), single mother households (6.6% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 0.91%), and married-couple households (47.9% compared to 47.2%, a difference of 1.6%).
Family Structure Metric | American | Costa Rican |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.5% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Fair 27.3% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.9% | Excellent 47.2% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.16 | Excellent 3.26 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.0% | Average 46.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Average 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.4% | Fair 32.7% |
American vs Costa Rican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between American and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 24.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 10.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 10.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 90.5%, a difference of 2.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 56.9%, a difference of 5.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 10.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | American | Costa Rican |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Exceptional 9.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Exceptional 90.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 60.0% | Exceptional 56.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Exceptional 20.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.5% | Exceptional 6.8% |
American vs Costa Rican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between American and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 33.3%), professional degree (3.6% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 25.4%), and master's degree (12.3% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 21.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 12th grade, no diploma (91.0% compared to 90.5%, a difference of 0.48%), ged/equivalency (84.7% compared to 85.2%, a difference of 0.55%), and nursery school (98.4% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.61%).
Education Level Metric | American | Costa Rican |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Poor 2.2% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Poor 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.4% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.6% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.3% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Good 92.7% | Tragic 91.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 91.0% | Tragic 90.5% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Tragic 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.0% | Poor 64.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.4% | Fair 58.6% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.8% | Fair 46.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Average 37.7% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.3% | Average 15.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Average 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Average 1.8% |
American vs Costa Rican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between American and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.9% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 32.9%), disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 32.5%), and disability age 35 to 64 (13.9% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 29.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.2% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 0.74%), disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 46.9%, a difference of 3.3%), and self-care disability (2.8% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 14.0%).
Disability Metric | American | Costa Rican |
Disability | Tragic 13.9% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Average 5.6% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.9% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.8% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Excellent 46.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Good 17.2% | Excellent 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Excellent 2.4% |