Central American vs Hispanic or Latino Community Comparison
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Central American
Hispanic or Latino
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Central Americans
Hispanics or Latinos
1,952
SOCIAL INDEX
17.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
278th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
991
SOCIAL INDEX
7.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
328th/ 347
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Hispanic or Latino Integration in Central American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 504,670,061 people shows a strong positive correlation between the proportion of Hispanics or Latinos within Central American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.755. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Central Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.611% in Hispanics or Latinos. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Central Americans corresponds to an increase of 610.7 Hispanics or Latinos.
Central American vs Hispanic or Latino Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Central American and Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($38,560 compared to $35,688, a difference of 8.1%), wage/income gap (23.1% compared to 24.9%, a difference of 7.6%), and median household income ($78,803 compared to $73,823, a difference of 6.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($48,093 compared to $46,419, a difference of 3.6%), householder income under 25 years ($52,626 compared to $50,279, a difference of 4.7%), and median earnings ($42,280 compared to $40,288, a difference of 4.9%).
Income Metric | Central American | Hispanic or Latino |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $38,560 | Tragic $35,688 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $91,087 | Tragic $85,647 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,803 | Tragic $73,823 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,280 | Tragic $40,288 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,093 | Tragic $46,419 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,492 | Tragic $34,421 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,626 | Tragic $50,279 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $85,144 | Tragic $80,515 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,951 | Tragic $86,006 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $56,321 | Tragic $52,832 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.1% | Excellent 24.9% |
Central American vs Hispanic or Latino Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Central American and Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (14.1% compared to 15.8%, a difference of 11.9%), married-couple family poverty (6.7% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 11.1%), and single male poverty (13.2% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 8.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.9% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 3.0%), child poverty among girls under 16 (20.2% compared to 21.0%, a difference of 3.5%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (20.0% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 3.7%).
Poverty Metric | Central American | Hispanic or Latino |
Poverty | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 15.3% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 12.0% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.9% |
Females | Tragic 16.0% | Tragic 16.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Good 19.9% | Poor 20.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 16.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Tragic 21.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 20.8% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Tragic 20.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.2% | Tragic 21.0% |
Single Males | Poor 13.2% | Tragic 14.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 23.0% | Tragic 24.6% |
Single Fathers | Excellent 16.0% | Tragic 16.8% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.8% | Tragic 33.3% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 7.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 14.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 15.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 15.8% |
Central American vs Hispanic or Latino Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Central American and Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.2% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 10.5%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.0% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 10.4%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.9% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 8.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among youth under 25 years (12.2% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 1.2%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 1.3%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.6% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 1.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Central American | Hispanic or Latino |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.9% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.8% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.2% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 12.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.8% | Tragic 19.2% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 10.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.8% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.9% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 9.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.6% |
Central American vs Hispanic or Latino Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Central American and Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (66.1% compared to 64.3%, a difference of 2.7%), in labor force | age 45-54 (81.7% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 2.0%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.1% compared to 77.6%, a difference of 1.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 74.4%, a difference of 0.89%), in labor force | age 16-19 (34.8% compared to 34.5%, a difference of 0.95%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (83.5% compared to 82.1%, a difference of 1.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | Central American | Hispanic or Latino |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.1% | Tragic 64.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.1% | Tragic 77.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.8% | Tragic 34.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Tragic 74.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.7% | Tragic 82.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.0% | Tragic 82.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.5% | Tragic 82.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.7% | Tragic 80.1% |
Central American vs Hispanic or Latino Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Central American and Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.6% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 4.0%), married-couple households (43.9% compared to 45.4%, a difference of 3.4%), and births to unmarried women (36.7% compared to 37.8%, a difference of 2.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.41 compared to 3.41, a difference of 0.18%), single father households (2.9% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 1.2%), and currently married (43.3% compared to 44.1%, a difference of 1.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Central American | Hispanic or Latino |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.0% | Exceptional 67.4% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.1% | Exceptional 29.9% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 43.9% | Tragic 45.4% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.41 | Exceptional 3.41 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.8% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.6% | Tragic 7.9% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.3% | Tragic 44.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Tragic 12.5% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.7% | Tragic 37.8% |
Central American vs Hispanic or Latino Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Central American and Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (10.8% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 18.9%), 3 or more vehicles in household (20.5% compared to 22.4%, a difference of 9.4%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (7.1% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 7.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.2% compared to 91.0%, a difference of 2.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (54.7% compared to 57.9%, a difference of 5.9%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (7.1% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 7.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Central American | Hispanic or Latino |
No Vehicles Available | Fair 10.8% | Exceptional 9.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Fair 89.2% | Exceptional 91.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Fair 54.7% | Exceptional 57.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.5% | Exceptional 22.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.1% | Exceptional 7.6% |
Central American vs Hispanic or Latino Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Central American and Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (3.6% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 13.1%), no schooling completed (3.4% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 11.9%), and master's degree (12.2% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 11.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ged/equivalency (79.2% compared to 79.1%, a difference of 0.10%), 12th grade, no diploma (85.2% compared to 85.4%, a difference of 0.28%), and nursery school (96.6% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.39%).
Education Level Metric | Central American | Hispanic or Latino |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 3.0% |
Nursery School | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 97.0% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Tragic 96.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 96.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 95.6% |
6th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 95.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 92.1% | Tragic 92.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Tragic 92.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 90.4% | Tragic 90.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 88.9% |
11th Grade | Tragic 86.9% | Tragic 87.3% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 85.2% | Tragic 85.4% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 82.5% | Tragic 82.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 79.2% | Tragic 79.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 57.7% | Tragic 57.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 52.1% | Tragic 51.1% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.4% | Tragic 37.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Tragic 29.6% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 10.9% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Tragic 3.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.3% |
Central American vs Hispanic or Latino Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Central American and Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 14.1%), vision disability (2.3% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 12.5%), and disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 11.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.7% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 1.4%), disability age over 75 (48.8% compared to 50.6%, a difference of 3.6%), and female disability (11.9% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 5.1%).
Disability Metric | Central American | Hispanic or Latino |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 12.1% |
Males | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Excellent 5.5% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.2% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Average 11.2% | Tragic 12.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 26.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.8% | Tragic 50.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.6% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Poor 3.1% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.7% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.0% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.7% |