Hispanic or Latino vs Black/African American Community Comparison
COMPARE
Hispanic or Latino
Black/African American
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Hispanics or Latinos
Blacks/African Americans
991
SOCIAL INDEX
7.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
328th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
688
SOCIAL INDEX
4.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
338th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Black/African American Integration in Hispanic or Latino Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 562,973,401 people shows a strong negative correlation between the proportion of Blacks/African Americans within Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.787. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Hispanics or Latinos within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.129% in Blacks/African Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Hispanics or Latinos corresponds to a decrease of 128.9 Blacks/African Americans.
Hispanic or Latino vs Black/African American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (24.9% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 14.5%), householder income under 25 years ($50,279 compared to $44,381, a difference of 13.3%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($80,515 compared to $73,370, a difference of 9.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of per capita income ($35,688 compared to $35,564, a difference of 0.35%), median earnings ($40,288 compared to $40,085, a difference of 0.51%), and median male earnings ($46,419 compared to $45,523, a difference of 2.0%).
Income Metric | Hispanic or Latino | Black/African American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $35,688 | Tragic $35,564 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $85,647 | Tragic $81,912 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $73,823 | Tragic $67,573 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $40,288 | Tragic $40,085 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $46,419 | Tragic $45,523 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $34,421 | Tragic $35,315 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,279 | Tragic $44,381 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $80,515 | Tragic $73,370 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $86,006 | Tragic $78,556 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $52,832 | Tragic $50,779 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 24.9% | Exceptional 21.7% |
Hispanic or Latino vs Black/African American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (16.8% compared to 20.4%, a difference of 21.4%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.5% compared to 24.3%, a difference of 18.6%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (21.7% compared to 25.7%, a difference of 18.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.3% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 4.4%), single mother poverty (33.3% compared to 35.2%, a difference of 5.7%), and single female poverty (24.6% compared to 26.4%, a difference of 7.0%).
Poverty Metric | Hispanic or Latino | Black/African American |
Poverty | Tragic 15.3% | Tragic 17.3% |
Families | Tragic 12.0% | Tragic 13.3% |
Males | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 18.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Poor 20.5% | Tragic 24.3% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 18.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 25.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.8% | Tragic 24.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.9% | Tragic 24.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 24.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 16.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.6% | Tragic 26.4% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 16.8% | Tragic 20.4% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.3% | Tragic 35.2% |
Married Couples | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 6.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.3% | Tragic 13.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.8% | Tragic 14.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 15.8% | Tragic 17.2% |
Hispanic or Latino vs Black/African American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in male unemployment (5.8% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 18.9%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.7% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 18.6%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (12.4% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 17.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.15%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.6% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 0.78%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.9% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 1.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Hispanic or Latino | Black/African American |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.6% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.9% |
Females | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 14.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.2% | Tragic 21.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.7% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 8.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.0% | Tragic 10.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.9% | Tragic 11.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 7.3% |
Hispanic or Latino vs Black/African American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (34.5% compared to 36.5%, a difference of 5.7%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.3% compared to 63.4%, a difference of 1.4%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.6% compared to 76.8%, a difference of 1.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (82.1% compared to 82.2%, a difference of 0.10%), in labor force | age 25-29 (82.2% compared to 82.6%, a difference of 0.44%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (82.4% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 0.44%).
Labor Participation Metric | Hispanic or Latino | Black/African American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.3% | Tragic 63.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.6% | Tragic 76.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.5% | Average 36.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 74.4% | Tragic 73.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.2% | Tragic 82.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.4% | Tragic 82.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.1% | Tragic 82.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.1% | Tragic 79.3% |
Hispanic or Latino vs Black/African American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in married-couple households (45.4% compared to 38.5%, a difference of 18.0%), births to unmarried women (37.8% compared to 44.3%, a difference of 17.3%), and single father households (2.8% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 15.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.41 compared to 3.27, a difference of 4.1%), divorced or separated (12.5% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 9.3%), and family households (67.4% compared to 61.5%, a difference of 9.7%).
Family Structure Metric | Hispanic or Latino | Black/African American |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.4% | Tragic 61.5% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.9% | Tragic 26.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 45.4% | Tragic 38.5% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.41 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 9.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 44.1% | Tragic 39.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 13.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.8% | Tragic 44.3% |
Hispanic or Latino vs Black/African American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 38.6%), no vehicles in household (9.1% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 30.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.4% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 29.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.0% compared to 88.2%, a difference of 3.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.9% compared to 50.9%, a difference of 13.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.4% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 29.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Hispanic or Latino | Black/African American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.1% | Tragic 11.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.0% | Tragic 88.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.9% | Tragic 50.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.4% | Tragic 17.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Hispanic or Latino vs Black/African American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.0% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 43.5%), master's degree (10.9% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 10.4%), and doctorate degree (1.3% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 9.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.0% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.94%), kindergarten (97.0% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.94%), and 1st grade (96.9% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.96%).
Education Level Metric | Hispanic or Latino | Black/African American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.0% | Average 2.1% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Fair 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Fair 97.9% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Fair 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Fair 97.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Fair 97.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.0% | Fair 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.6% | Fair 97.3% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.0% | Fair 97.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 92.7% | Average 96.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 92.2% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 90.9% | Fair 94.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 88.9% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 87.3% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 85.4% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 82.9% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 79.1% | Tragic 82.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 57.0% | Tragic 59.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 51.1% | Tragic 53.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 37.7% | Tragic 39.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 29.6% | Tragic 30.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 10.9% | Tragic 12.1% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.2% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.3% | Tragic 1.4% |
Hispanic or Latino vs Black/African American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.3% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 20.0%), ambulatory disability (6.4% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 17.1%), and disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 14.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (50.6% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 2.2%), disability age 65 to 74 (26.7% compared to 27.3%, a difference of 2.3%), and hearing disability (3.1% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 2.5%).
Disability Metric | Hispanic or Latino | Black/African American |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 13.7% |
Males | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.3% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 14.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 26.7% | Tragic 27.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.6% | Tragic 49.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.8% |
Hearing | Poor 3.1% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 19.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 7.5% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.9% |