Portuguese vs Central American Community Comparison
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4,363
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41.1/ 100
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1,952
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Central American Integration in Portuguese Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 423,499,680 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Central Americans within Portuguese communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.163. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Portuguese within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.019% in Central Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Portuguese corresponds to a decrease of 18.9 Central Americans.
Portuguese vs Central American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Central American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (27.4% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 18.4%), median male earnings ($56,663 compared to $48,093, a difference of 17.8%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($99,429 compared to $85,144, a difference of 16.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($54,436 compared to $52,626, a difference of 3.4%), householder income over 65 years ($61,440 compared to $56,321, a difference of 9.1%), and median female earnings ($40,177 compared to $36,492, a difference of 10.1%).
Income Metric | Portuguese | Central American |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,362 | Tragic $38,560 |
Median Family Income | Excellent $106,286 | Tragic $91,087 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $88,976 | Tragic $78,803 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,032 | Tragic $42,280 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,663 | Tragic $48,093 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,177 | Tragic $36,492 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $54,436 | Good $52,626 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $99,429 | Tragic $85,144 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $105,309 | Tragic $90,951 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $61,440 | Tragic $56,321 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.4% | Exceptional 23.1% |
Portuguese vs Central American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Central American communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (4.6% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 46.4%), family poverty (8.4% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 33.9%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (15.1% compared to 20.0%, a difference of 32.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.2% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 1.6%), single male poverty (12.9% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 1.7%), and single mother poverty (28.8% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 10.3%).
Poverty Metric | Portuguese | Central American |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.6% | Tragic 14.6% |
Families | Excellent 8.4% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Exceptional 12.6% | Tragic 16.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 17.8% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Average 13.6% | Tragic 15.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Excellent 16.5% | Tragic 20.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.1% | Tragic 20.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Excellent 15.5% | Tragic 20.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.3% | Tragic 20.2% |
Single Males | Fair 12.9% | Poor 13.2% |
Single Females | Excellent 20.5% | Tragic 23.0% |
Single Fathers | Good 16.2% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Good 28.8% | Tragic 31.8% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 6.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Excellent 10.5% | Tragic 13.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.1% | Tragic 14.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 14.1% |
Portuguese vs Central American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Central American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.4% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 18.5%), female unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 11.3%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.7% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 10.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.8% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 0.11%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.4% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 0.18%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.7% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 0.30%).
Unemployment Metric | Portuguese | Central American |
Unemployment | Poor 5.4% | Tragic 5.7% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Tragic 12.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.4% | Tragic 18.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Fair 10.4% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.8% | Tragic 4.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Poor 5.6% | Tragic 6.2% |
Portuguese vs Central American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Central American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.0% compared to 34.8%, a difference of 14.9%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.4% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 2.6%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (76.4% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 1.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-64 (79.1% compared to 79.1%, a difference of 0.020%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.0% compared to 84.0%, a difference of 0.030%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.2% compared to 81.7%, a difference of 0.58%).
Labor Participation Metric | Portuguese | Central American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.4% | Exceptional 66.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.1% | Tragic 79.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.0% | Tragic 34.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.4% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Fair 84.4% | Tragic 83.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.0% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.2% | Tragic 81.7% |
Portuguese vs Central American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Central American communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.4% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 19.2%), single father households (2.5% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 15.4%), and currently married (47.3% compared to 43.3%, a difference of 9.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.2% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 0.26%), family households (65.8% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 0.28%), and family households with children (27.6% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 5.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Portuguese | Central American |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.8% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Good 27.6% | Exceptional 29.1% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.8% | Tragic 43.9% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.19 | Exceptional 3.41 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.9% |
Single Mother Households | Fair 6.4% | Tragic 7.6% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.3% | Tragic 43.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.2% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 33.8% | Tragic 36.7% |
Portuguese vs Central American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Central American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (8.6% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 26.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (58.6% compared to 54.7%, a difference of 7.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.8% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 6.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.6% compared to 89.2%, a difference of 2.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.4% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 4.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.8% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 6.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Portuguese | Central American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.6% | Fair 10.8% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.6% | Fair 89.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 58.6% | Fair 54.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.8% | Exceptional 20.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.4% | Exceptional 7.1% |
Portuguese vs Central American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Central American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.1% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 61.1%), doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 20.2%), and master's degree (13.9% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 14.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.0% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 1.4%), kindergarten (97.9% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 1.4%), and 1st grade (97.9% compared to 96.5%, a difference of 1.4%).
Education Level Metric | Portuguese | Central American |
No Schooling Completed | Average 2.1% | Tragic 3.4% |
Nursery School | Average 98.0% | Tragic 96.6% |
Kindergarten | Average 97.9% | Tragic 96.6% |
1st Grade | Average 97.9% | Tragic 96.5% |
2nd Grade | Average 97.8% | Tragic 96.4% |
3rd Grade | Fair 97.7% | Tragic 96.1% |
4th Grade | Fair 97.4% | Tragic 95.5% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 95.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 94.5% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.8% | Tragic 92.1% |
8th Grade | Poor 95.5% | Tragic 91.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 90.4% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.3% | Tragic 88.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 92.0% | Tragic 86.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Tragic 85.2% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.5% | Tragic 82.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Tragic 79.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.4% | Tragic 57.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 57.2% | Tragic 52.1% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 44.1% | Tragic 39.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.5% | Tragic 31.9% |
Master's Degree | Poor 13.9% | Tragic 12.2% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Tragic 1.5% |
Portuguese vs Central American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Central American communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 36.9%), hearing disability (3.5% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 26.6%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.4% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 19.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of vision disability (2.3% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 1.6%), disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 48.8%, a difference of 2.6%), and self-care disability (2.6% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 3.6%).
Disability Metric | Portuguese | Central American |
Disability | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Tragic 13.0% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.6% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.1% | Excellent 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Average 11.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 23.5% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Tragic 48.8% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.5% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.9% | Tragic 17.7% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.4% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.5% |