Costa Rican vs Central American Community Comparison
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Costa Ricans
Central Americans
5,399
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51.5/ 100
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177th/ 347
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1,952
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17.1/ 100
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Central American Integration in Costa Rican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 253,604,223 people shows a very strong positive correlation between the proportion of Central Americans within Costa Rican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.873. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Costa Ricans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.935% in Central Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Costa Ricans corresponds to an increase of 935.1 Central Americans.
Costa Rican vs Central American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($44,090 compared to $38,560, a difference of 14.3%), median family income ($103,989 compared to $91,087, a difference of 14.2%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($102,779 compared to $90,951, a difference of 13.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($53,106 compared to $52,626, a difference of 0.91%), median female earnings ($39,622 compared to $36,492, a difference of 8.6%), and wage/income gap (25.3% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 9.4%).
Income Metric | Costa Rican | Central American |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,090 | Tragic $38,560 |
Median Family Income | Good $103,989 | Tragic $91,087 |
Median Household Income | Excellent $87,262 | Tragic $78,803 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,645 | Tragic $42,280 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,279 | Tragic $48,093 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,622 | Tragic $36,492 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,106 | Good $52,626 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,565 | Tragic $85,144 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,779 | Tragic $90,951 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $61,638 | Tragic $56,321 |
Wage/Income Gap | Good 25.3% | Exceptional 23.1% |
Costa Rican vs Central American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (5.1% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 30.9%), child poverty under the age of 16 (16.0% compared to 20.0%, a difference of 25.4%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (16.2% compared to 20.2%, a difference of 25.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.3% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 2.0%), single male poverty (12.8% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 2.8%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.8% compared to 19.9%, a difference of 5.8%).
Poverty Metric | Costa Rican | Central American |
Poverty | Good 12.2% | Tragic 14.6% |
Families | Average 9.0% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Good 13.3% | Tragic 16.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.8% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Tragic 15.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.9% | Tragic 20.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Good 16.0% | Tragic 20.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Good 16.1% | Tragic 20.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.2% | Tragic 20.2% |
Single Males | Average 12.8% | Poor 13.2% |
Single Females | Good 20.7% | Tragic 23.0% |
Single Fathers | Average 16.3% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Average 29.0% | Tragic 31.8% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Tragic 6.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Poor 11.3% | Tragic 13.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 14.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Average 11.6% | Tragic 14.1% |
Costa Rican vs Central American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.5% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 13.3%), female unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 11.7%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.7% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 9.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.5% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 0.34%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 2.5%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.9% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 2.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Costa Rican | Central American |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.7% |
Males | Fair 5.4% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.4% | Tragic 18.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.5% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Average 6.7% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.5% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Good 4.5% | Tragic 4.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 5.4% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Poor 7.8% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Good 8.8% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Average 5.5% | Tragic 6.2% |
Costa Rican vs Central American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.3% compared to 34.8%, a difference of 4.2%), in labor force | age 25-29 (85.0% compared to 83.7%, a difference of 1.6%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.8% compared to 81.7%, a difference of 1.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.2% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 0.23%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.6% compared to 84.0%, a difference of 0.68%), and in labor force | age > 16 (65.6% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 0.71%).
Labor Participation Metric | Costa Rican | Central American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.6% | Exceptional 66.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Tragic 79.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Fair 36.3% | Tragic 34.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Good 75.2% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.0% | Tragic 83.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.6% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Average 82.8% | Tragic 81.7% |
Costa Rican vs Central American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.3% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 21.5%), single mother households (6.5% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 17.0%), and births to unmarried women (32.7% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 12.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (65.9% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 0.11%), divorced or separated (12.0% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 0.88%), and family households with children (28.4% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 2.7%).
Family Structure Metric | Costa Rican | Central American |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.9% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Exceptional 29.1% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.2% | Tragic 43.9% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.26 | Exceptional 3.41 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Tragic 2.9% |
Single Mother Households | Fair 6.5% | Tragic 7.6% |
Currently Married | Average 46.5% | Tragic 43.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Average 12.0% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Fair 32.7% | Tragic 36.7% |
Costa Rican vs Central American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.5% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 13.4%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.8% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 4.3%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (56.9% compared to 54.7%, a difference of 4.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 3 or more vehicles in household (20.6% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 0.47%), 1 or more vehicles in household (90.5% compared to 89.2%, a difference of 1.5%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (56.9% compared to 54.7%, a difference of 4.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Costa Rican | Central American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.5% | Fair 10.8% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 90.5% | Fair 89.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 56.9% | Fair 54.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.6% | Exceptional 20.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 6.8% | Exceptional 7.1% |
Costa Rican vs Central American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.2% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 54.3%), doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 26.9%), and professional degree (4.5% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 24.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.8% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 1.2%), kindergarten (97.8% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 1.3%), and 1st grade (97.8% compared to 96.5%, a difference of 1.3%).
Education Level Metric | Costa Rican | Central American |
No Schooling Completed | Poor 2.2% | Tragic 3.4% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 96.6% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 96.6% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 96.5% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Tragic 96.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 96.1% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 95.5% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 95.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 94.5% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 92.1% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 91.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 90.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 88.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.9% | Tragic 86.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.5% | Tragic 85.2% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 82.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Fair 85.2% | Tragic 79.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.4% | Tragic 57.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.6% | Tragic 52.1% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 46.0% | Tragic 39.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 37.7% | Tragic 31.9% |
Master's Degree | Average 15.0% | Tragic 12.2% |
Professional Degree | Average 4.5% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Tragic 1.5% |
Costa Rican vs Central American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.4% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 18.9%), disability age 65 to 74 (22.6% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 11.1%), and hearing disability (2.9% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 7.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (11.4% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 0.27%), female disability (11.7% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 1.1%), and male disability (11.0% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 1.8%).
Disability Metric | Costa Rican | Central American |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.7% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Average 5.6% | Excellent 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Average 11.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 22.6% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.9% | Tragic 48.8% |
Vision | Average 2.2% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Good 2.9% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Excellent 17.0% | Tragic 17.7% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |