Costa Rican vs Malaysian Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 149,236,181 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Malaysians within Costa Rican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.443. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Costa Ricans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.111% in Malaysians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Costa Ricans corresponds to an increase of 111.2 Malaysians.

When considering income, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($44,090 compared to $39,194, a difference of 12.5%), median family income ($103,989 compared to $95,230, a difference of 9.2%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($102,779 compared to $94,517, a difference of 8.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (25.3% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 0.99%), householder income under 25 years ($53,106 compared to $51,615, a difference of 2.9%), and householder income over 65 years ($61,638 compared to $58,244, a difference of 5.8%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.2% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 11.6%), child poverty among girls under 16 (16.2% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 9.9%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (16.0% compared to 17.5%, a difference of 9.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (12.8% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 1.5%), single mother poverty (29.0% compared to 29.7%, a difference of 2.3%), and married-couple family poverty (5.1% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 4.0%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.1% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 7.9%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.5% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 7.2%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.0% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 6.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 0.35%), female unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.40%), and male unemployment (5.4% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.53%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.3% compared to 39.7%, a difference of 9.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.2% compared to 77.2%, a difference of 2.7%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.8% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 0.91%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-64 (79.7% compared to 79.5%, a difference of 0.30%), in labor force | age 25-29 (85.0% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 0.47%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.6% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.52%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.3% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 16.3%), single mother households (6.5% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 12.4%), and family households with children (28.4% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 5.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (65.9% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 0.090%), currently married (46.5% compared to 45.9%, a difference of 1.3%), and average family size (3.26 compared to 3.31, a difference of 1.6%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.5% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 23.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.8% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 12.4%), 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 92.3%, a difference of 2.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (56.9% compared to 59.8%, a difference of 5.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.6% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 10.1%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.5% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 31.7%), doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 26.9%), and no schooling completed (2.2% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 25.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.8% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.58%), kindergarten (97.8% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.58%), and 1st grade (97.8% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.58%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between Costa Rican and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (10.7% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 16.2%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.3% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 13.6%), and disability age 65 to 74 (22.6% compared to 25.4%, a difference of 12.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (5.6% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 4.1%), disability age over 75 (46.9% compared to 49.0%, a difference of 4.5%), and ambulatory disability (5.9% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 4.7%).