Kenyan vs Ghanaian Community Comparison
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Kenyan
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Kenyans
Ghanaians
6,922
SOCIAL INDEX
66.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
135th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
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Ghanaian Integration in Kenyan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 113,381,446 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Ghanaians within Kenyan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.043. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Kenyans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.012% in Ghanaians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Kenyans corresponds to a decrease of 11.6 Ghanaians.
Kenyan vs Ghanaian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Kenyan and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (24.5% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 9.5%), householder income under 25 years ($50,815 compared to $52,594, a difference of 3.5%), and median family income ($101,417 compared to $98,877, a difference of 2.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($46,462 compared to $46,440, a difference of 0.050%), median household income ($84,085 compared to $83,582, a difference of 0.60%), and householder income over 65 years ($60,514 compared to $60,043, a difference of 0.78%).
Income Metric | Kenyan | Ghanaian |
Per Capita Income | Fair $42,808 | Poor $42,164 |
Median Family Income | Fair $101,417 | Poor $98,877 |
Median Household Income | Fair $84,085 | Fair $83,582 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,462 | Average $46,440 |
Median Male Earnings | Fair $53,647 | Poor $52,810 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,860 | Excellent $40,429 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,815 | Good $52,594 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Poor $91,684 | Tragic $90,137 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Fair $98,970 | Poor $97,277 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $60,514 | Fair $60,043 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 24.5% | Exceptional 22.3% |
Kenyan vs Ghanaian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Kenyan and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.3% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 21.3%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.5% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 21.3%), and receiving food stamps (11.6% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 20.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.2% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 3.0%), single mother poverty (28.4% compared to 29.4%, a difference of 3.5%), and single female poverty (20.8% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 3.9%).
Poverty Metric | Kenyan | Ghanaian |
Poverty | Fair 12.5% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Average 8.9% | Tragic 10.3% |
Males | Fair 11.3% | Tragic 12.7% |
Females | Average 13.5% | Tragic 14.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Average 20.2% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Average 13.5% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Fair 17.5% | Tragic 19.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Fair 16.5% | Tragic 18.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Average 16.6% | Tragic 18.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Fair 16.8% | Tragic 18.5% |
Single Males | Exceptional 12.4% | Tragic 13.3% |
Single Females | Good 20.8% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 15.3% | Poor 16.7% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 28.4% | Fair 29.4% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.3% | Tragic 12.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 14.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Good 11.6% | Tragic 14.0% |
Kenyan vs Ghanaian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Kenyan and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (16.1% compared to 19.8%, a difference of 23.0%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.4% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 19.8%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.4% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 19.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 8.5%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.6% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 8.6%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.8% compared to 9.6%, a difference of 9.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Kenyan | Ghanaian |
Unemployment | Excellent 5.1% | Tragic 6.0% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 6.1% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 11.2% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.1% | Tragic 19.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 11.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Good 7.6% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Excellent 8.8% | Tragic 9.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Excellent 5.3% | Tragic 6.2% |
Kenyan vs Ghanaian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Kenyan and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.1% compared to 35.3%, a difference of 13.6%), in labor force | age 20-24 (77.0% compared to 74.3%, a difference of 3.6%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (80.8% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 0.90%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (85.4% compared to 85.4%, a difference of 0.0%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.2% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 0.45%), and in labor force | age > 16 (67.6% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 0.67%).
Labor Participation Metric | Kenyan | Ghanaian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.6% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.8% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.1% | Tragic 35.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.0% | Tragic 74.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.4% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.4% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.2% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.7% | Good 83.0% |
Kenyan vs Ghanaian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Kenyan and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.0% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 12.7%), births to unmarried women (31.9% compared to 34.3%, a difference of 7.4%), and married-couple households (44.7% compared to 42.2%, a difference of 5.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (63.2% compared to 63.5%, a difference of 0.49%), family households with children (28.4% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 0.49%), and divorced or separated (12.2% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 0.96%).
Family Structure Metric | Kenyan | Ghanaian |
Family Households | Tragic 63.2% | Tragic 63.5% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 44.7% | Tragic 42.2% |
Average Family Size | Fair 3.21 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Fair 2.4% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 45.2% | Tragic 42.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.2% | Average 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Average 31.9% | Tragic 34.3% |
Kenyan vs Ghanaian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Kenyan and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.7% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 69.5%), 3 or more vehicles in household (19.1% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 16.7%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (6.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 16.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.4% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 8.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (55.5% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 15.8%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (6.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 16.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Kenyan | Ghanaian |
No Vehicles Available | Excellent 9.7% | Tragic 16.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 90.4% | Tragic 83.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Average 55.5% | Tragic 48.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.1% | Tragic 16.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Poor 6.1% | Tragic 5.2% |
Kenyan vs Ghanaian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Kenyan and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.0% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 25.1%), doctorate degree (1.9% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 6.2%), and college, under 1 year (66.5% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 4.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.0% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.52%), kindergarten (98.0% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.53%), and 1st grade (97.9% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.53%).
Education Level Metric | Kenyan | Ghanaian |
No Schooling Completed | Good 2.0% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Average 98.0% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Average 98.0% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Average 97.9% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Average 97.9% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Average 97.8% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Average 97.5% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Average 97.4% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Good 97.1% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Good 96.2% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Good 95.9% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Good 95.1% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Good 94.0% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Excellent 92.9% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Good 91.5% | Tragic 90.0% |
High School Diploma | Excellent 89.6% | Tragic 87.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Good 86.3% | Tragic 84.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Excellent 66.5% | Poor 63.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 60.5% | Fair 58.4% |
Associate's Degree | Good 47.1% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Good 38.7% | Average 38.0% |
Master's Degree | Good 15.3% | Good 15.5% |
Professional Degree | Average 4.4% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 1.9% | Average 1.8% |
Kenyan vs Ghanaian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Kenyan and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.8% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 11.5%), self-care disability (2.3% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 7.7%), and vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 6.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (11.5% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 0.010%), disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 0.050%), and disability age over 75 (47.2% compared to 47.5%, a difference of 0.60%).
Disability Metric | Kenyan | Ghanaian |
Disability | Excellent 11.5% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Good 12.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Poor 5.8% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Fair 11.4% | Poor 11.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 23.7% | Poor 24.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Average 47.2% | Fair 47.5% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.1% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.8% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.8% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.3% | Average 2.5% |