Central American vs Mexican Community Comparison
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1,952
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17.1/ 100
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1,179
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9.3/ 100
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Mexican Integration in Central American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 500,097,555 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Mexicans within Central American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.342. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Central Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.228% in Mexicans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Central Americans corresponds to a decrease of 228.1 Mexicans.
Central American vs Mexican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Central American and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (23.1% compared to 26.0%, a difference of 12.7%), per capita income ($38,560 compared to $34,559, a difference of 11.6%), and median female earnings ($36,492 compared to $33,664, a difference of 8.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($48,093 compared to $46,147, a difference of 4.2%), householder income over 65 years ($56,321 compared to $53,897, a difference of 4.5%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($90,951 compared to $86,816, a difference of 4.8%).
Income Metric | Central American | Mexican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $38,560 | Tragic $34,559 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $91,087 | Tragic $85,618 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,803 | Tragic $74,399 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,280 | Tragic $39,834 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,093 | Tragic $46,147 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,492 | Tragic $33,664 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,626 | Tragic $49,989 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $85,144 | Tragic $80,427 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,951 | Tragic $86,816 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $56,321 | Tragic $53,897 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.1% | Fair 26.0% |
Central American vs Mexican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Central American and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in single female poverty (23.0% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 8.9%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (15.5% compared to 16.6%, a difference of 7.1%), and married-couple family poverty (6.7% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 6.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.0% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 1.2%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.4% compared to 13.1%, a difference of 2.4%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.7% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 2.5%).
Poverty Metric | Central American | Mexican |
Poverty | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 15.1% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 11.8% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.7% |
Females | Tragic 16.0% | Tragic 16.5% |
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 21.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 20.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Tragic 20.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.2% | Tragic 20.9% |
Single Males | Poor 13.2% | Tragic 14.0% |
Single Females | Tragic 23.0% | Tragic 25.0% |
Single Fathers | Excellent 16.0% | Good 16.1% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.8% | Tragic 33.6% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 7.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 13.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 14.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 14.6% |
Central American vs Mexican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Central American and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.2% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 8.4%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.0% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 7.4%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 4.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among youth under 25 years (12.2% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 0.54%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.6% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 0.71%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 0.77%).
Unemployment Metric | Central American | Mexican |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.9% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.8% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.1% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 12.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.8% | Tragic 18.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 7.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.8% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 8.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.3% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.4% |
Central American vs Mexican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Central American and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (66.1% compared to 64.1%, a difference of 3.1%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.0% compared to 81.9%, a difference of 2.5%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.1% compared to 77.2%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 75.1%, a difference of 0.050%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.7% compared to 81.9%, a difference of 2.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (83.5% compared to 81.6%, a difference of 2.3%).
Labor Participation Metric | Central American | Mexican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.1% | Tragic 64.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.1% | Tragic 77.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.8% | Poor 35.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Average 75.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.7% | Tragic 81.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.0% | Tragic 81.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.5% | Tragic 81.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.7% | Tragic 79.8% |
Central American vs Mexican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Central American and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in family households with children (29.1% compared to 31.4%, a difference of 7.7%), married-couple households (43.9% compared to 47.1%, a difference of 7.3%), and single mother households (7.6% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 4.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.39%), births to unmarried women (36.7% compared to 36.9%, a difference of 0.57%), and average family size (3.41 compared to 3.48, a difference of 1.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Central American | Mexican |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.0% | Exceptional 69.0% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.1% | Exceptional 31.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 43.9% | Excellent 47.1% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.41 | Exceptional 3.48 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 3.0% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.6% | Tragic 8.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.3% | Tragic 45.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.7% | Tragic 36.9% |
Central American vs Mexican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Central American and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (10.8% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 53.8%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.1% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 25.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.5% compared to 24.7%, a difference of 20.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.2% compared to 93.0%, a difference of 4.3%), 2 or more vehicles in household (54.7% compared to 61.7%, a difference of 12.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.5% compared to 24.7%, a difference of 20.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Central American | Mexican |
No Vehicles Available | Fair 10.8% | Exceptional 7.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Fair 89.2% | Exceptional 93.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Fair 54.7% | Exceptional 61.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.5% | Exceptional 24.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.1% | Exceptional 8.9% |
Central American vs Mexican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Central American and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (3.6% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 30.4%), master's degree (12.2% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 25.5%), and doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 24.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (96.6% compared to 96.8%, a difference of 0.13%), kindergarten (96.6% compared to 96.7%, a difference of 0.13%), and 1st grade (96.5% compared to 96.7%, a difference of 0.13%).
Education Level Metric | Central American | Mexican |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 3.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 96.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 96.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Tragic 96.2% |
4th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.6% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 95.2% |
6th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 94.6% |
7th Grade | Tragic 92.1% | Tragic 91.9% |
8th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Tragic 91.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 90.4% | Tragic 90.0% |
10th Grade | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 87.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 86.9% | Tragic 86.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 85.2% | Tragic 84.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 82.5% | Tragic 81.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 79.2% | Tragic 77.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 57.7% | Tragic 55.6% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 52.1% | Tragic 49.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.4% | Tragic 35.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Tragic 27.1% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 9.7% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Tragic 2.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.2% |
Central American vs Mexican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Central American and Mexican communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 16.9%), disability age 35 to 64 (11.2% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 10.8%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.2% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 10.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.7% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 1.0%), female disability (11.9% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 4.3%), and disability age over 75 (48.8% compared to 51.1%, a difference of 4.7%).
Disability Metric | Central American | Mexican |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 12.1% |
Males | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Poor 12.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Fair 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Excellent 5.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.2% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Average 11.2% | Tragic 12.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 27.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.8% | Tragic 51.1% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.5% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Tragic 3.2% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.7% | Tragic 17.8% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.0% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.7% |