Cape Verdean vs Costa Rican Community Comparison
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Costa Rican Integration in Cape Verdean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 85,338,393 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Costa Ricans within Cape Verdean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.169. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Cape Verdeans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.005% in Costa Ricans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Cape Verdeans corresponds to a decrease of 5.2 Costa Ricans.
Cape Verdean vs Costa Rican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($50,077 compared to $61,638, a difference of 23.1%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($87,580 compared to $102,779, a difference of 17.3%), and median household income ($75,848 compared to $87,262, a difference of 15.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,614 compared to $39,622, a difference of 2.6%), householder income under 25 years ($51,387 compared to $53,106, a difference of 3.3%), and median earnings ($44,640 compared to $46,645, a difference of 4.5%).
Income Metric | Cape Verdean | Costa Rican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,935 | Good $44,090 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $91,848 | Good $103,989 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,848 | Excellent $87,262 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,640 | Average $46,645 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $51,103 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,614 | Average $39,622 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,387 | Exceptional $53,106 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $85,758 | Good $95,565 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $87,580 | Good $102,779 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $50,077 | Good $61,638 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.6% | Good 25.3% |
Cape Verdean vs Costa Rican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (21.1% compared to 11.6%, a difference of 81.5%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (16.8% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 31.3%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.7% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 29.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.5% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 1.4%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.4% compared to 18.8%, a difference of 3.4%), and married-couple family poverty (5.3% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 3.8%).
Poverty Metric | Cape Verdean | Costa Rican |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Good 12.2% |
Families | Tragic 10.9% | Average 9.0% |
Males | Tragic 13.1% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 15.6% | Good 13.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.4% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.3% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.1% | Good 16.9% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.7% | Good 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.7% | Good 16.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.2% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.8% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.3% | Good 20.7% |
Single Fathers | Fair 16.5% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.8% | Average 29.0% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.7% | Poor 11.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 16.8% | Tragic 12.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 21.1% | Average 11.6% |
Cape Verdean vs Costa Rican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (6.6% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 40.9%), male unemployment (7.1% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 33.0%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (5.9% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 31.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.5% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 0.51%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 3.0%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.0% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 5.7%).
Unemployment Metric | Cape Verdean | Costa Rican |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.5% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 7.1% | Fair 5.4% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.5% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 10.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.0% | Average 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.6% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.7% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 11.4% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 5.9% | Poor 7.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.9% | Good 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.9% | Average 5.5% |
Cape Verdean vs Costa Rican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (44.5% compared to 36.3%, a difference of 22.6%), in labor force | age 20-24 (78.3% compared to 75.2%, a difference of 4.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.8% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 1.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-64 (80.0% compared to 79.7%, a difference of 0.32%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.1% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 0.85%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (86.0% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 1.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | Cape Verdean | Costa Rican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.6% | Exceptional 65.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.0% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 44.5% | Fair 36.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 78.3% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 86.0% | Exceptional 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.6% | Fair 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.8% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.1% | Average 82.8% |
Cape Verdean vs Costa Rican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.9% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 36.1%), births to unmarried women (41.3% compared to 32.7%, a difference of 26.4%), and single father households (2.9% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 25.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.17 compared to 3.26, a difference of 2.8%), family households with children (26.9% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 5.3%), and family households (61.8% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 6.7%).
Family Structure Metric | Cape Verdean | Costa Rican |
Family Households | Tragic 61.8% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.1% | Excellent 47.2% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Excellent 3.26 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.9% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.9% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.6% | Average 46.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.1% | Average 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 41.3% | Fair 32.7% |
Cape Verdean vs Costa Rican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (15.6% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 63.4%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.4% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 55.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.0% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 37.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (84.5% compared to 90.5%, a difference of 7.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (46.8% compared to 56.9%, a difference of 21.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.0% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 37.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Cape Verdean | Costa Rican |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.6% | Exceptional 9.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 84.5% | Exceptional 90.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 46.8% | Exceptional 56.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.0% | Exceptional 20.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.4% | Exceptional 6.8% |
Cape Verdean vs Costa Rican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.1% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 40.8%), professional degree (3.4% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 33.0%), and doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 27.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1st grade (96.9% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.89%), kindergarten (96.9% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.90%), and nursery school (97.0% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.91%).
Education Level Metric | Cape Verdean | Costa Rican |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.1% | Poor 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Poor 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.9% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.5% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 92.2% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 90.8% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 89.1% | Tragic 91.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 87.4% | Tragic 90.5% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 85.1% | Tragic 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 80.9% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 56.0% | Poor 64.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 50.3% | Fair 58.6% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 38.8% | Fair 46.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 30.9% | Average 37.7% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.1% | Average 15.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Average 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Average 1.8% |
Cape Verdean vs Costa Rican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and Costa Rican communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (14.1% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 31.7%), self-care disability (3.0% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 25.1%), and disability age 5 to 17 (7.0% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 24.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (50.1% compared to 46.9%, a difference of 6.9%), hearing disability (3.1% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 6.9%), and vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 12.3%).
Disability Metric | Cape Verdean | Costa Rican |
Disability | Tragic 13.5% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Tragic 12.8% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 14.2% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.7% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 7.0% | Average 5.6% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.4% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.1% | Excellent 46.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Poor 3.1% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.2% | Excellent 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 3.0% | Excellent 2.4% |