South American vs Hispanic or Latino Community Comparison
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South American
Hispanic or Latino
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South Americans
Hispanics or Latinos
5,097
SOCIAL INDEX
48.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
186th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
991
SOCIAL INDEX
7.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
328th/ 347
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Hispanic or Latino Integration in South American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 494,217,962 people shows a significant positive correlation between the proportion of Hispanics or Latinos within South American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.677. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in South Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.843% in Hispanics or Latinos. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 South Americans corresponds to an increase of 843.4 Hispanics or Latinos.
South American vs Hispanic or Latino Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between South American and Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($44,114 compared to $35,688, a difference of 23.6%), median family income ($101,856 compared to $85,647, a difference of 18.9%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($95,362 compared to $80,515, a difference of 18.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (25.0% compared to 24.9%, a difference of 0.67%), householder income under 25 years ($53,939 compared to $50,279, a difference of 7.3%), and householder income over 65 years ($59,854 compared to $52,832, a difference of 13.3%).
Income Metric | South American | Hispanic or Latino |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,114 | Tragic $35,688 |
Median Family Income | Fair $101,856 | Tragic $85,647 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,824 | Tragic $73,823 |
Median Earnings | Good $46,804 | Tragic $40,288 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,492 | Tragic $46,419 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,698 | Tragic $34,421 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,939 | Tragic $50,279 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,362 | Tragic $80,515 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Average $100,837 | Tragic $86,006 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $59,854 | Tragic $52,832 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 25.0% | Excellent 24.9% |
South American vs Hispanic or Latino Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between South American and Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (5.6% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 32.6%), child poverty among girls under 16 (16.1% compared to 21.0%, a difference of 29.9%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (16.7% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 29.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.0% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 5.1%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.1% compared to 15.8%, a difference of 11.5%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.0% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 14.2%).
Poverty Metric | South American | Hispanic or Latino |
Poverty | Average 12.3% | Tragic 15.3% |
Families | Fair 9.3% | Tragic 12.0% |
Males | Average 11.1% | Tragic 13.9% |
Females | Average 13.5% | Tragic 16.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.0% | Poor 20.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Tragic 16.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.7% | Tragic 21.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Average 16.0% | Tragic 20.8% |
Boys Under 16 years | Average 16.3% | Tragic 20.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.1% | Tragic 21.0% |
Single Males | Exceptional 12.1% | Tragic 14.2% |
Single Females | Exceptional 20.0% | Tragic 24.6% |
Single Fathers | Excellent 16.0% | Tragic 16.8% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 28.4% | Tragic 33.3% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 7.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 14.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 15.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Poor 12.4% | Tragic 15.8% |
South American vs Hispanic or Latino Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between South American and Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.5% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 20.4%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.6% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 18.2%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.4% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 17.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.4% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 2.9%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 3.2%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 3.8%).
Unemployment Metric | South American | Hispanic or Latino |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.9% |
Males | Good 5.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Females | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 6.2% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 19.2% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Fair 10.4% | Tragic 10.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.4% | Tragic 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Good 4.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Fair 4.6% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.9% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 75 | Excellent 8.5% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Good 7.5% | Tragic 9.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Poor 5.7% | Tragic 6.6% |
South American vs Hispanic or Latino Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between South American and Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 45-54 (83.3% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 4.0%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.8% compared to 82.1%, a difference of 3.3%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (80.1% compared to 77.6%, a difference of 3.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (73.5% compared to 74.4%, a difference of 1.2%), in labor force | age > 16 (66.0% compared to 64.3%, a difference of 2.7%), and in labor force | age 16-19 (33.6% compared to 34.5%, a difference of 2.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | South American | Hispanic or Latino |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.0% | Tragic 64.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.1% | Tragic 77.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.6% | Tragic 34.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.5% | Tragic 74.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Tragic 82.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Average 84.7% | Tragic 82.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.8% | Tragic 82.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.3% | Tragic 80.1% |
South American vs Hispanic or Latino Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between South American and Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.3% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 21.9%), single mother households (6.6% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 20.4%), and births to unmarried women (31.8% compared to 37.8%, a difference of 18.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (66.0% compared to 67.4%, a difference of 2.1%), married-couple households (46.6% compared to 45.4%, a difference of 2.6%), and divorced or separated (12.2% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 2.6%).
Family Structure Metric | South American | Hispanic or Latino |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.0% | Exceptional 67.4% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Exceptional 29.9% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.6% | Tragic 45.4% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Exceptional 3.41 |
Single Father Households | Good 2.3% | Tragic 2.8% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Tragic 7.9% |
Currently Married | Fair 46.1% | Tragic 44.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 12.5% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Average 31.8% | Tragic 37.8% |
South American vs Hispanic or Latino Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between South American and Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.6% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 36.7%), 3 or more vehicles in household (17.6% compared to 22.4%, a difference of 26.9%), and no vehicles in household (10.5% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 15.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.5% compared to 91.0%, a difference of 1.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.9% compared to 57.9%, a difference of 11.5%), and no vehicles in household (10.5% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 15.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | South American | Hispanic or Latino |
No Vehicles Available | Average 10.5% | Exceptional 9.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Fair 89.5% | Exceptional 91.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.9% | Exceptional 57.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.6% | Exceptional 22.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 7.6% |
South American vs Hispanic or Latino Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between South American and Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.7% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 48.0%), master's degree (15.6% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 42.9%), and doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 35.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.6% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.66%), kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.66%), and 1st grade (97.6% compared to 96.9%, a difference of 0.67%).
Education Level Metric | South American | Hispanic or Latino |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 3.0% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.0% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 96.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 96.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 96.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 95.6% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 95.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 92.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Tragic 92.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Tragic 90.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 88.9% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Tragic 87.3% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.3% | Tragic 85.4% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.9% | Tragic 82.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 84.8% | Tragic 79.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.2% | Tragic 57.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 59.0% | Tragic 51.1% |
Associate's Degree | Good 47.1% | Tragic 37.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | Good 38.9% | Tragic 29.6% |
Master's Degree | Excellent 15.6% | Tragic 10.9% |
Professional Degree | Excellent 4.7% | Tragic 3.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Tragic 1.3% |
South American vs Hispanic or Latino Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between South American and Hispanic or Latino communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (9.9% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 24.1%), vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 22.7%), and disability age 65 to 74 (22.2% compared to 26.7%, a difference of 20.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (16.7% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 7.0%), disability age over 75 (46.8% compared to 50.6%, a difference of 8.2%), and disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 8.4%).
Disability Metric | South American | Hispanic or Latino |
Disability | Exceptional 10.9% | Tragic 12.1% |
Males | Exceptional 10.3% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.4% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.9% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 12.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 22.2% | Tragic 26.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.8% | Tragic 50.6% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Tragic 2.6% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Poor 3.1% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.7% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 2.7% |