American vs Ghanaian Community Comparison
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American
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Americans
Ghanaians
3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
220th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Ghanaian Integration in American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 190,708,754 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Ghanaians within American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.215. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.005% in Ghanaians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Americans corresponds to an increase of 5.4 Ghanaians.
American vs Ghanaian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between American and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (27.8% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 24.6%), median female earnings ($35,777 compared to $40,429, a difference of 13.0%), and median household income ($75,932 compared to $83,582, a difference of 10.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($50,761 compared to $52,810, a difference of 4.0%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($84,791 compared to $90,137, a difference of 6.3%), and median family income ($92,096 compared to $98,877, a difference of 7.4%).
Income Metric | American | Ghanaian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,039 | Poor $42,164 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,096 | Poor $98,877 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,932 | Fair $83,582 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,742 | Average $46,440 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,761 | Poor $52,810 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,777 | Excellent $40,429 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,860 | Good $52,594 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,791 | Tragic $90,137 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,536 | Poor $97,277 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $55,527 | Fair $60,043 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.8% | Exceptional 22.3% |
American vs Ghanaian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between American and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (20.1% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 20.3%), single male poverty (15.8% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 19.1%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.6% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 17.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty (14.6% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 0.85%), child poverty under the age of 16 (18.3% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 1.2%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (18.8% compared to 18.5%, a difference of 1.5%).
Poverty Metric | American | Ghanaian |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Tragic 9.8% | Tragic 10.3% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 12.7% |
Females | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 14.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.6% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.5% | Tragic 19.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 18.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 18.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.8% | Tragic 18.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 15.8% | Tragic 13.3% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.5% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.1% | Poor 16.7% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.5% | Fair 29.4% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.6% | Tragic 12.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Tragic 14.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 14.0% |
American vs Ghanaian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between American and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.4% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 24.0%), unemployment (5.0% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 19.1%), and female unemployment (5.1% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 17.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 1.4%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.4% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 1.8%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.2% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 3.3%).
Unemployment Metric | American | Ghanaian |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 6.0% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 6.1% |
Females | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Tragic 19.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 11.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.3% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 6.2% |
American vs Ghanaian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between American and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.3% compared to 35.3%, a difference of 14.0%), in labor force | age > 16 (62.1% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 8.1%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.0% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 4.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.1% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.9%), in labor force | age 20-24 (76.1% compared to 74.3%, a difference of 2.4%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.4% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 3.0%).
Labor Participation Metric | American | Ghanaian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.0% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.3% | Tragic 35.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.1% | Tragic 74.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.7% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.4% | Good 83.0% |
American vs Ghanaian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between American and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.6% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 19.6%), married-couple households (47.9% compared to 42.2%, a difference of 13.5%), and currently married (48.0% compared to 42.9%, a difference of 11.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.65%), family households (65.5% compared to 63.5%, a difference of 3.2%), and average family size (3.16 compared to 3.29, a difference of 3.9%).
Family Structure Metric | American | Ghanaian |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.5% | Tragic 63.5% |
Family Households with Children | Fair 27.3% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.9% | Tragic 42.2% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.16 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.0% | Tragic 42.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Average 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.4% | Tragic 34.3% |
American vs Ghanaian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between American and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 114.9%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 43.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 38.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 10.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 25.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 38.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | American | Ghanaian |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Tragic 16.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Tragic 83.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 60.0% | Tragic 48.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Tragic 16.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.5% | Tragic 5.2% |
American vs Ghanaian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between American and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 54.8%), master's degree (12.3% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 26.2%), and doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 19.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ged/equivalency (84.7% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.48%), nursery school (98.4% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.98%), and kindergarten (98.4% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.99%).
Education Level Metric | American | Ghanaian |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.3% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Good 92.7% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 91.0% | Tragic 90.0% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Tragic 87.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Tragic 84.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.0% | Poor 63.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.4% | Fair 58.4% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.8% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Average 38.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.3% | Good 15.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Average 1.8% |
American vs Ghanaian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between American and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 53.9%), hearing disability (3.9% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 52.8%), and male disability (13.8% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 27.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 47.5%, a difference of 1.9%), cognitive disability (17.2% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 6.4%), and disability age 65 to 74 (25.8% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 7.2%).
Disability Metric | American | Ghanaian |
Disability | Tragic 13.9% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Good 12.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.9% | Poor 11.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.8% | Poor 24.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Fair 47.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Good 17.2% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.4% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Average 2.5% |