Hispanic or Latino vs Puerto Rican Community Comparison
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Puerto Rican Integration in Hispanic or Latino Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 523,252,145 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Puerto Ricans within Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.257. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Hispanics or Latinos within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.026% in Puerto Ricans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Hispanics or Latinos corresponds to an increase of 26.4 Puerto Ricans.
Hispanic or Latino vs Puerto Rican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (24.9% compared to 18.7%, a difference of 32.9%), householder income under 25 years ($50,279 compared to $39,726, a difference of 26.6%), and median household income ($73,823 compared to $59,197, a difference of 24.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($34,421 compared to $31,560, a difference of 9.1%), median earnings ($40,288 compared to $35,560, a difference of 13.3%), and per capita income ($35,688 compared to $31,268, a difference of 14.1%).
Income Metric | Hispanic or Latino | Puerto Rican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $35,688 | Tragic $31,268 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $85,647 | Tragic $70,423 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $73,823 | Tragic $59,197 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $40,288 | Tragic $35,560 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $46,419 | Tragic $40,071 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $34,421 | Tragic $31,560 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,279 | Tragic $39,726 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $80,515 | Tragic $65,996 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $86,006 | Tragic $69,234 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $52,832 | Tragic $42,550 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 24.9% | Exceptional 18.7% |
Hispanic or Latino vs Puerto Rican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (16.8% compared to 31.5%, a difference of 87.8%), single male poverty (14.2% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 76.6%), and family poverty (12.0% compared to 20.3%, a difference of 70.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (33.3% compared to 44.5%, a difference of 33.8%), single female poverty (24.6% compared to 34.1%, a difference of 38.4%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.5% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 45.6%).
Poverty Metric | Hispanic or Latino | Puerto Rican |
Poverty | Tragic 15.3% | Tragic 23.7% |
Families | Tragic 12.0% | Tragic 20.3% |
Males | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 25.2% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Poor 20.5% | Tragic 29.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 26.3% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 34.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.8% | Tragic 32.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.9% | Tragic 32.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 32.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 25.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.6% | Tragic 34.1% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 16.8% | Tragic 31.5% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.3% | Tragic 44.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 12.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.3% | Tragic 21.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.8% | Tragic 23.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 15.8% | Tragic 26.0% |
Hispanic or Latino vs Puerto Rican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.7% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 55.1%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (12.4% compared to 18.4%, a difference of 48.8%), and male unemployment (5.8% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 48.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 3.5%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.6% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 6.2%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.9% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 8.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Hispanic or Latino | Puerto Rican |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 8.4% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 8.6% |
Females | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 8.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 18.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.2% | Tragic 27.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.7% | Tragic 16.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 8.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 6.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.0% | Tragic 12.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.9% | Tragic 13.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 9.0% |
Hispanic or Latino vs Puerto Rican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (34.5% compared to 30.3%, a difference of 13.7%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.3% compared to 58.1%, a difference of 10.7%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (74.4% compared to 68.3%, a difference of 8.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (82.4% compared to 81.2%, a difference of 1.5%), in labor force | age 35-44 (82.1% compared to 80.7%, a difference of 1.7%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (82.2% compared to 80.4%, a difference of 2.3%).
Labor Participation Metric | Hispanic or Latino | Puerto Rican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.3% | Tragic 58.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.6% | Tragic 73.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.5% | Tragic 30.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 74.4% | Tragic 68.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.2% | Tragic 80.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.4% | Tragic 81.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.1% | Tragic 80.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.1% | Tragic 75.9% |
Hispanic or Latino vs Puerto Rican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (37.8% compared to 45.7%, a difference of 20.9%), family households with children (29.9% compared to 25.6%, a difference of 17.0%), and married-couple households (45.4% compared to 40.1%, a difference of 13.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.41 compared to 3.28, a difference of 3.9%), family households (67.4% compared to 64.2%, a difference of 5.1%), and single father households (2.8% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 8.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Hispanic or Latino | Puerto Rican |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.4% | Fair 64.2% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.9% | Tragic 25.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 45.4% | Tragic 40.1% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.41 | Exceptional 3.28 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.6% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 8.7% |
Currently Married | Tragic 44.1% | Tragic 39.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 13.9% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.8% | Tragic 45.7% |
Hispanic or Latino vs Puerto Rican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.1% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 70.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 61.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.4% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 43.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.0% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 7.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.9% compared to 47.1%, a difference of 22.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.4% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 43.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Hispanic or Latino | Puerto Rican |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.1% | Tragic 15.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.0% | Tragic 84.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.9% | Tragic 47.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.4% | Tragic 15.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Tragic 4.7% |
Hispanic or Latino vs Puerto Rican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.0% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 30.5%), associate's degree (37.7% compared to 40.4%, a difference of 7.0%), and doctorate degree (1.3% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 6.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of college, under 1 year (57.0% compared to 56.8%, a difference of 0.32%), 6th grade (95.0% compared to 95.5%, a difference of 0.51%), and 5th grade (95.6% compared to 96.1%, a difference of 0.54%).
Education Level Metric | Hispanic or Latino | Puerto Rican |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.0% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.0% | Tragic 96.7% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.6% | Tragic 96.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.0% | Tragic 95.5% |
7th Grade | Tragic 92.7% | Tragic 94.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 92.2% | Tragic 93.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 90.9% | Tragic 91.8% |
10th Grade | Tragic 88.9% | Tragic 89.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 87.3% | Tragic 88.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 85.4% | Tragic 86.5% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 82.9% | Tragic 84.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 79.1% | Tragic 81.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 57.0% | Tragic 56.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 51.1% | Tragic 52.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 37.7% | Tragic 40.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 29.6% | Tragic 31.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 10.9% | Tragic 11.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.2% | Tragic 3.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.3% | Tragic 1.4% |
Hispanic or Latino vs Puerto Rican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Hispanic or Latino and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.6% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 49.6%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 8.3%, a difference of 39.9%), and ambulatory disability (6.4% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 38.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (50.6% compared to 52.9%, a difference of 4.6%), cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 19.2%, a difference of 7.3%), and disability age 65 to 74 (26.7% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 9.2%).
Disability Metric | Hispanic or Latino | Puerto Rican |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 16.1% |
Males | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 15.6% |
Females | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 16.6% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.3% | Tragic 1.7% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 8.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Tragic 8.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 15.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 26.7% | Tragic 29.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.6% | Tragic 52.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 3.9% |
Hearing | Poor 3.1% | Tragic 3.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 19.2% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 8.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 3.7% |