Central American vs Spanish American Community Comparison
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1,952
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17.1/ 100
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1,871
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16.3/ 100
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Spanish American Integration in Central American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 102,038,535 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Spanish Americans within Central American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.104. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Central Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.003% in Spanish Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Central Americans corresponds to an increase of 2.9 Spanish Americans.
Central American vs Spanish American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Central American and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in householder income under 25 years ($52,626 compared to $46,913, a difference of 12.2%), wage/income gap (23.1% compared to 24.6%, a difference of 6.6%), and median household income ($78,803 compared to $75,386, a difference of 4.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($42,280 compared to $42,316, a difference of 0.090%), median female earnings ($36,492 compared to $36,391, a difference of 0.28%), and median family income ($91,087 compared to $90,322, a difference of 0.85%).
Income Metric | Central American | Spanish American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $38,560 | Tragic $39,012 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $91,087 | Tragic $90,322 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,803 | Tragic $75,386 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,280 | Tragic $42,316 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,093 | Tragic $49,008 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,492 | Tragic $36,391 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,626 | Tragic $46,913 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $85,144 | Tragic $83,722 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,951 | Tragic $87,836 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $56,321 | Tragic $57,021 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.1% | Exceptional 24.6% |
Central American vs Spanish American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Central American and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.9% compared to 21.9%, a difference of 10.2%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.4% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 10.1%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.7% compared to 13.5%, a difference of 9.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family poverty (11.2% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 0.050%), receiving food stamps (14.1% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 1.0%), and poverty (14.6% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 1.2%).
Poverty Metric | Central American | Spanish American |
Poverty | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 14.7% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.4% |
Females | Tragic 16.0% | Tragic 16.2% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Good 19.9% | Tragic 21.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 16.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Tragic 20.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 19.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Tragic 19.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.2% | Tragic 19.8% |
Single Males | Poor 13.2% | Tragic 14.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 23.0% | Tragic 24.2% |
Single Fathers | Excellent 16.0% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.8% | Tragic 32.3% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 6.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 12.2% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 13.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 14.0% |
Central American vs Spanish American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Central American and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.4% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 12.4%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 9.9%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.2% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 7.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.8% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 0.10%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (12.2% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.13%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.0% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 0.15%).
Unemployment Metric | Central American | Spanish American |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.6% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 12.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.8% | Tragic 18.2% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 10.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.8% | Tragic 4.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Average 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Fair 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.4% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Central American vs Spanish American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Central American and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (34.8% compared to 39.0%, a difference of 11.9%), in labor force | age > 16 (66.1% compared to 63.6%, a difference of 3.9%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (81.7% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 2.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.7% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 0.34%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.0% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 0.52%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (83.5% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 0.84%).
Labor Participation Metric | Central American | Spanish American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.1% | Tragic 63.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.1% | Tragic 77.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.8% | Exceptional 39.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Exceptional 75.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.7% | Tragic 83.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.0% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.5% | Tragic 82.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.7% | Tragic 80.1% |
Central American vs Spanish American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Central American and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 9.8%), single mother households (7.6% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 8.3%), and family households with children (29.1% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 6.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple households (43.9% compared to 44.5%, a difference of 1.2%), single father households (2.9% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 1.7%), and family households (66.0% compared to 64.1%, a difference of 2.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Central American | Spanish American |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.0% | Fair 64.1% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.1% | Average 27.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 43.9% | Tragic 44.5% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.41 | Good 3.24 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.8% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.6% | Tragic 7.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.3% | Tragic 45.0% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Tragic 13.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.7% | Tragic 38.6% |
Central American vs Spanish American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Central American and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (10.8% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 19.4%), 3 or more vehicles in household (20.5% compared to 23.0%, a difference of 12.5%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (7.1% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 11.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.2% compared to 91.4%, a difference of 2.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (54.7% compared to 58.9%, a difference of 7.7%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (7.1% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 11.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Central American | Spanish American |
No Vehicles Available | Fair 10.8% | Exceptional 9.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Fair 89.2% | Exceptional 91.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Fair 54.7% | Exceptional 58.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.5% | Exceptional 23.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.1% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Central American vs Spanish American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Central American and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.4% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 58.6%), doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 17.4%), and professional degree (3.6% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 8.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (96.6% compared to 98.0%, a difference of 1.4%), kindergarten (96.6% compared to 98.0%, a difference of 1.4%), and 1st grade (96.5% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 1.5%).
Education Level Metric | Central American | Spanish American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.4% | Fair 2.1% |
Nursery School | Tragic 96.6% | Average 98.0% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.6% | Average 98.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Average 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Average 97.9% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Average 97.8% |
4th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Fair 97.5% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Fair 97.3% |
6th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Fair 97.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 92.1% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Tragic 95.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 90.4% | Tragic 94.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 92.9% |
11th Grade | Tragic 86.9% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 85.2% | Tragic 89.9% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 82.5% | Tragic 87.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 79.2% | Tragic 83.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 57.7% | Tragic 62.6% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 52.1% | Tragic 56.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.4% | Tragic 41.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Tragic 33.1% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 13.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Tragic 3.9% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Poor 1.7% |
Central American vs Spanish American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Central American and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.7% compared to 4.0%, a difference of 44.8%), vision disability (2.3% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 27.9%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.2% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 27.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.7% compared to 18.0%, a difference of 1.8%), disability age over 75 (48.8% compared to 50.0%, a difference of 2.5%), and disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 3.2%).
Disability Metric | Central American | Spanish American |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 13.6% |
Males | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Tragic 14.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Excellent 5.5% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.2% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Average 11.2% | Tragic 13.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 25.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.8% | Tragic 50.0% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.9% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Tragic 4.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.7% | Tragic 18.0% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.0% | Tragic 7.1% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.8% |