Costa Rican vs American Community Comparison
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Costa Rican
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Costa Ricans
Americans
5,399
SOCIAL INDEX
51.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
177th/ 347
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3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
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220th/ 347
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American Integration in Costa Rican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 253,569,829 people shows a slight negative correlation between the proportion of Americans within Costa Rican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.094. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Costa Ricans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.067% in Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Costa Ricans corresponds to a decrease of 67.1 Americans.
Costa Rican vs American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and American communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($87,262 compared to $75,932, a difference of 14.9%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($102,779 compared to $90,536, a difference of 13.5%), and per capita income ($44,090 compared to $39,039, a difference of 12.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($54,279 compared to $50,761, a difference of 6.9%), householder income under 25 years ($53,106 compared to $48,860, a difference of 8.7%), and median earnings ($46,645 compared to $42,742, a difference of 9.1%).
Income Metric | Costa Rican | American |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,090 | Tragic $39,039 |
Median Family Income | Good $103,989 | Tragic $92,096 |
Median Household Income | Excellent $87,262 | Tragic $75,932 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,645 | Tragic $42,742 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,279 | Tragic $50,761 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,622 | Tragic $35,777 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,106 | Tragic $48,860 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,565 | Tragic $84,791 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,779 | Tragic $90,536 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $61,638 | Tragic $55,527 |
Wage/Income Gap | Good 25.3% | Tragic 27.8% |
Costa Rican vs American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and American communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.2% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 23.8%), single male poverty (12.8% compared to 15.8%, a difference of 23.4%), and single father poverty (16.3% compared to 20.1%, a difference of 23.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (5.1% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 3.2%), receiving food stamps (11.6% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 4.7%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (11.3% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 6.5%).
Poverty Metric | Costa Rican | American |
Poverty | Good 12.2% | Tragic 13.4% |
Families | Average 9.0% | Tragic 9.8% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Tragic 12.1% |
Females | Good 13.3% | Tragic 14.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.8% | Tragic 21.6% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Tragic 16.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.9% | Tragic 20.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Good 16.0% | Tragic 18.3% |
Boys Under 16 years | Good 16.1% | Tragic 18.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.2% | Tragic 18.8% |
Single Males | Average 12.8% | Tragic 15.8% |
Single Females | Good 20.7% | Tragic 24.5% |
Single Fathers | Average 16.3% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Mothers | Average 29.0% | Tragic 33.5% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Fair 5.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Poor 11.3% | Good 10.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 12.8% | Good 12.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Average 11.6% | Fair 12.2% |
Costa Rican vs American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.8% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 18.0%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.8% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 17.8%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 10.4%, 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 (10.5% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 0.75%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.4% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 0.91%).
Unemployment Metric | Costa Rican | American |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Males | Fair 5.4% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.4% | Average 17.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.5% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Average 6.7% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.5% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Good 4.5% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.0% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 5.4% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Poor 7.8% | Tragic 9.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Good 8.8% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Average 5.5% | Tragic 5.7% |
Costa Rican vs American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.3% compared to 40.3%, a difference of 11.0%), in labor force | age > 16 (65.6% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 5.6%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.7% compared to 77.0%, a difference of 3.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.2% compared to 76.1%, a difference of 1.2%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.6% compared to 82.7%, a difference of 2.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.3% compared to 82.4%, a difference of 2.3%).
Labor Participation Metric | Costa Rican | American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.6% | Tragic 62.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Tragic 77.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Fair 36.3% | Exceptional 40.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Good 75.2% | Exceptional 76.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.0% | Tragic 83.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.6% | Tragic 82.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Tragic 82.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Average 82.8% | Tragic 80.4% |
Costa Rican vs American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (32.7% compared to 36.4%, a difference of 11.4%), divorced or separated (12.0% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 9.9%), and family households with children (28.4% compared to 27.3%, a difference of 4.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (65.9% compared to 65.5%, a difference of 0.65%), single mother households (6.5% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 0.91%), and married-couple households (47.2% compared to 47.9%, a difference of 1.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Costa Rican | American |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.9% | Exceptional 65.5% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Fair 27.3% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.2% | Exceptional 47.9% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.26 | Tragic 3.16 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Fair 6.5% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Average 46.5% | Exceptional 48.0% |
Divorced or Separated | Average 12.0% | Tragic 13.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Fair 32.7% | Tragic 36.4% |
Costa Rican vs American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.5% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 24.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.8% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 10.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.6% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 10.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.5% compared to 92.5%, a difference of 2.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (56.9% compared to 60.0%, a difference of 5.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.6% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 10.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Costa Rican | American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.5% | Exceptional 7.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 90.5% | Exceptional 92.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 56.9% | Exceptional 60.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.6% | Exceptional 22.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 6.8% | Exceptional 7.5% |
Costa Rican vs American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.2% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 33.3%), professional degree (4.5% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 25.4%), and master's degree (15.0% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 21.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 12th grade, no diploma (90.5% compared to 91.0%, a difference of 0.48%), ged/equivalency (85.2% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.55%), and nursery school (97.8% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.61%).
Education Level Metric | Costa Rican | American |
No Schooling Completed | Poor 2.2% | Exceptional 1.7% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.8% | Exceptional 98.4% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Exceptional 98.4% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Exceptional 98.4% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Exceptional 98.3% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Exceptional 98.3% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Exceptional 98.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 97.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 97.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Exceptional 97.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Exceptional 96.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Exceptional 95.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Exceptional 94.3% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.9% | Good 92.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.5% | Fair 91.0% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 88.4% | Average 89.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Fair 85.2% | Tragic 84.7% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.4% | Tragic 61.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.6% | Tragic 54.4% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 46.0% | Tragic 40.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 37.7% | Tragic 31.9% |
Master's Degree | Average 15.0% | Tragic 12.3% |
Professional Degree | Average 4.5% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Tragic 1.5% |
Costa Rican vs American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and American communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.9% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 32.9%), disability age under 5 (1.4% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 32.5%), and disability age 35 to 64 (10.7% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 29.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.0% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 0.74%), disability age over 75 (46.9% compared to 48.4%, a difference of 3.3%), and self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 14.0%).
Disability Metric | Costa Rican | American |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 13.9% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Tragic 13.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.7% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.9% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Average 5.6% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 8.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 13.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 22.6% | Tragic 25.8% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.9% | Tragic 48.4% |
Vision | Average 2.2% | Tragic 2.6% |
Hearing | Good 2.9% | Tragic 3.9% |
Cognitive | Excellent 17.0% | Good 17.2% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Tragic 7.4% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Tragic 2.8% |