South American vs Central American Community Comparison
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48.5/ 100
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Central American Integration in South American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 464,641,219 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Central Americans within South American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.049. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in South Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.012% in Central Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 South Americans corresponds to a decrease of 12.3 Central Americans.
South American vs Central American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between South American and Central American communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($44,114 compared to $38,560, a difference of 14.4%), median male earnings ($54,492 compared to $48,093, a difference of 13.3%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($95,362 compared to $85,144, a difference of 12.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($53,939 compared to $52,626, a difference of 2.5%), householder income over 65 years ($59,854 compared to $56,321, a difference of 6.3%), and wage/income gap (25.0% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 8.3%).
Income Metric | South American | Central American |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,114 | Tragic $38,560 |
Median Family Income | Fair $101,856 | Tragic $91,087 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,824 | Tragic $78,803 |
Median Earnings | Good $46,804 | Tragic $42,280 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,492 | Tragic $48,093 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,698 | Tragic $36,492 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,939 | Good $52,626 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,362 | Tragic $85,144 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Average $100,837 | Tragic $90,951 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $59,854 | Tragic $56,321 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 25.0% | Exceptional 23.1% |
South American vs Central American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between South American and Central American communities in the United States are seen in child poverty among girls under 16 (16.1% compared to 20.2%, a difference of 25.5%), child poverty under the age of 16 (16.0% compared to 20.0%, a difference of 24.9%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (16.7% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 23.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.0% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 0.12%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.1% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 4.2%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.5% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 7.3%).
Poverty Metric | South American | Central American |
Poverty | Average 12.3% | Tragic 14.6% |
Families | Fair 9.3% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Average 11.1% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Average 13.5% | Tragic 16.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.0% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Tragic 15.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.7% | Tragic 20.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Average 16.0% | Tragic 20.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Average 16.3% | Tragic 20.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.1% | Tragic 20.2% |
Single Males | Exceptional 12.1% | Poor 13.2% |
Single Females | Exceptional 20.0% | Tragic 23.0% |
Single Fathers | Excellent 16.0% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 28.4% | Tragic 31.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 13.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 14.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Poor 12.4% | Tragic 14.1% |
South American vs Central American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between South American and Central American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.6% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 9.6%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.7% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 9.5%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.4% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 9.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.5% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 0.98%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.4% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 1.1%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 1.6%).
Unemployment Metric | South American | Central American |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.7% |
Males | Good 5.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 18.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Fair 10.4% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.4% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Good 4.6% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Fair 4.6% | Tragic 4.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Excellent 8.5% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Good 7.5% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Poor 5.7% | Tragic 6.2% |
South American vs Central American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between South American and Central American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.6% compared to 34.8%, a difference of 3.7%), in labor force | age 20-24 (73.5% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 2.1%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.3% compared to 81.7%, a difference of 1.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (66.0% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 0.030%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.7% compared to 84.0%, a difference of 0.89%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 83.7%, a difference of 1.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | South American | Central American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.0% | Exceptional 66.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.1% | Tragic 79.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.6% | Tragic 34.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.5% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Tragic 83.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Average 84.7% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.8% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.3% | Tragic 81.7% |
South American vs Central American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between South American and Central American communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.3% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 23.4%), single mother households (6.6% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 15.7%), and births to unmarried women (31.8% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 15.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.2% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 0.030%), family households (66.0% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 0.050%), and family households with children (28.4% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 2.6%).
Family Structure Metric | South American | Central American |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.0% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Exceptional 29.1% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.6% | Tragic 43.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Exceptional 3.41 |
Single Father Households | Good 2.3% | Tragic 2.9% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Tragic 7.6% |
Currently Married | Fair 46.1% | Tragic 43.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.2% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Average 31.8% | Tragic 36.7% |
South American vs Central American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between South American and Central American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.6% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 27.7%), 3 or more vehicles in household (17.6% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 16.0%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.9% compared to 54.7%, a difference of 5.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.5% compared to 89.2%, a difference of 0.34%), no vehicles in household (10.5% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 2.7%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.9% compared to 54.7%, a difference of 5.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | South American | Central American |
No Vehicles Available | Average 10.5% | Fair 10.8% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Fair 89.5% | Fair 89.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.9% | Fair 54.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.6% | Exceptional 20.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 7.1% |
South American vs Central American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between South American and Central American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.4% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 42.4%), professional degree (4.7% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 30.9%), and master's degree (15.6% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 28.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.6% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 1.1%), kindergarten (97.6% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 1.1%), and 1st grade (97.6% compared to 96.5%, a difference of 1.1%).
Education Level Metric | South American | Central American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 3.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 96.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 96.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 96.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 96.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 96.1% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 95.5% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 95.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 94.5% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 92.1% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Tragic 91.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Tragic 90.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 88.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Tragic 86.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.3% | Tragic 85.2% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.9% | Tragic 82.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 84.8% | Tragic 79.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.2% | Tragic 57.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 59.0% | Tragic 52.1% |
Associate's Degree | Good 47.1% | Tragic 39.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Good 38.9% | Tragic 31.9% |
Master's Degree | Excellent 15.6% | Tragic 12.2% |
Professional Degree | Excellent 4.7% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Tragic 1.5% |
South American vs Central American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between South American and Central American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (9.9% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 13.3%), disability age 65 to 74 (22.2% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 13.1%), and vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 9.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of hearing disability (2.7% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 2.1%), disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 2.5%), and disability age 5 to 17 (5.4% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 2.6%).
Disability Metric | South American | Central American |
Disability | Exceptional 10.9% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Exceptional 10.3% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.4% | Excellent 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.9% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Average 11.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 22.2% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.8% | Tragic 48.8% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.7% | Tragic 17.7% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |