In terms of income, Immigrants from Ghana residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (22.3%), median female earnings ($39,894), and median earnings ($45,641), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($87,760), median family income ($96,544), and per capita income ($41,131).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	5.5 /100 \| #227	Tragic $41,131
Median Family Income	4.2 /100 \| #221	Tragic $96,544
Median Household Income	9.0 /100 \| #221	Tragic $81,489
Median Earnings	24.8 /100 \| #206	Fair $45,641
Median Male Earnings	6.9 /100 \| #219	Tragic $51,836
Median Female Earnings	60.0 /100 \| #166	Good $39,894
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	10.9 /100 \| #210	Poor $51,333
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	2.2 /100 \| #239	Tragic $87,760
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	6.4 /100 \| #217	Tragic $94,982
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	7.9 /100 \| #215	Tragic $58,624
Wage/Income Gap	100.0 /100 \| #56	Exceptional 22.3%

Immigrants from Ghana Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Ghana residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (20.5%), poverty level among single mothers (29.9%), and poverty level among single fathers (16.7%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (14.4%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (12.8%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (19.4%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	0.2 /100 \| #249	Tragic 14.2%
Families	0.2 /100 \| #257	Tragic 10.8%
Males	0.2 /100 \| #253	Tragic 12.9%
Females	0.3 /100 \| #248	Tragic 15.3%
Females 18 to 24 years	14.3 /100 \| #210	Poor 20.5%
Females 25 to 34 years	1.4 /100 \| #237	Tragic 14.7%
Children Under 5 years	0.5 /100 \| #244	Tragic 19.6%
Children Under 16 years	0.3 /100 \| #251	Tragic 19.1%
Boys Under 16 years	0.2 /100 \| #261	Tragic 19.4%
Girls Under 16 years	0.5 /100 \| #247	Tragic 18.9%
Single Males	3.2 /100 \| #238	Tragic 13.4%
Single Females	5.8 /100 \| #227	Tragic 21.9%
Single Fathers	8.1 /100 \| #219	Tragic 16.7%
Single Mothers	11.3 /100 \| #217	Poor 29.9%
Married Couples	1.0 /100 \| #251	Tragic 5.9%
Seniors Over 65 years	0.1 /100 \| #271	Tragic 12.8%
Seniors Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #271	Tragic 14.4%
Receiving Food Stamps	0.3 /100 \| #258	Tragic 14.1%

Immigrants from Ghana Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Ghana residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.2%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.6%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (8.3%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (11.9%), unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (13.4%), and unemployment rate among males (6.2%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	0.0 /100 \| #283	Tragic 6.1%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #280	Tragic 6.2%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #277	Tragic 6.0%
Youth < 25	0.0 /100 \| #289	Tragic 13.4%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	0.0 /100 \| #287	Tragic 19.8%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	0.0 /100 \| #293	Tragic 11.9%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	0.0 /100 \| #275	Tragic 7.5%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	0.1 /100 \| #256	Tragic 6.1%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	0.0 /100 \| #282	Tragic 5.4%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	0.0 /100 \| #270	Tragic 5.0%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	0.0 /100 \| #286	Tragic 5.3%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	0.4 /100 \| #261	Tragic 5.1%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	1.4 /100 \| #242	Tragic 5.6%
Seniors > 65	0.4 /100 \| #259	Tragic 5.4%
Seniors > 75	1.7 /100 \| #254	Tragic 9.2%
Women w/ Children < 6	0.5 /100 \| #258	Tragic 8.3%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	0.4 /100 \| #264	Tragic 9.5%
Women w/ Children < 18	0.0 /100 \| #276	Tragic 6.2%

Immigrants from Ghana Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Ghana residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (67.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.0%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (35.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.7%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	100.0 /100 \| #34	Exceptional 67.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	95.0 /100 \| #105	Exceptional 80.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	7.3 /100 \| #222	Tragic 35.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	12.7 /100 \| #215	Poor 74.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	60.2 /100 \| #158	Good 84.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	96.5 /100 \| #104	Exceptional 85.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	90.4 /100 \| #128	Exceptional 84.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	70.3 /100 \| #154	Good 82.9%

Immigrants from Ghana Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Ghana residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (28.6%), average family size (3.29), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of married-couple family households (41.8%), percentage of single mother households (8.0%), and percentage of population currently married (42.7%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	1.6 /100 \| #246	Tragic 63.4%
Family Households with Children	99.9 /100 \| #61	Exceptional 28.6%
Married-couple Households	0.0 /100 \| #299	Tragic 41.8%
Average Family Size	98.1 /100 \| #105	Exceptional 3.29
Single Father Households	9.1 /100 \| #228	Tragic 2.4%
Single Mother Households	0.0 /100 \| #302	Tragic 8.0%
Currently Married	0.0 /100 \| #290	Tragic 42.7%
Divorced or Separated	18.8 /100 \| #208	Poor 12.2%
Births to Unmarried Women	2.2 /100 \| #235	Tragic 34.5%

Immigrants from Ghana Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Ghana residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.2%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (16.2%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (47.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (83.4%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (16.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (47.4%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #317	Tragic 16.6%
1+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #318	Tragic 83.4%
2+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #314	Tragic 47.4%
3+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #307	Tragic 16.2%
4+ Vehicles Available	0.1 /100 \| #299	Tragic 5.2%

Immigrants from Ghana Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Ghana residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least master's degree education (15.0%), percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (36.9%), and percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.4%), percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (97.4%), and percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (97.3%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.1 /100 \| #282	Tragic 2.6%
Nursery School	0.1 /100 \| #279	Tragic 97.4%
Kindergarten	0.1 /100 \| #279	Tragic 97.4%
1st Grade	0.1 /100 \| #279	Tragic 97.4%
2nd Grade	0.1 /100 \| #279	Tragic 97.3%
3rd Grade	0.1 /100 \| #280	Tragic 97.2%
4th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #275	Tragic 96.9%
5th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #278	Tragic 96.6%
6th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #275	Tragic 96.3%
7th Grade	0.3 /100 \| #266	Tragic 95.2%
8th Grade	0.3 /100 \| #267	Tragic 94.8%
9th Grade	0.2 /100 \| #271	Tragic 93.8%
10th Grade	0.3 /100 \| #268	Tragic 92.5%
11th Grade	0.3 /100 \| #263	Tragic 91.2%
12th Grade, No Diploma	0.5 /100 \| #256	Tragic 89.7%
High School Diploma	0.5 /100 \| #258	Tragic 87.4%
GED/Equivalency	1.3 /100 \| #244	Tragic 83.9%
College, Under 1 year	3.7 /100 \| #227	Tragic 63.1%
College, 1 year or more	7.7 /100 \| #221	Tragic 57.4%
Associate's Degree	14.2 /100 \| #213	Poor 44.8%
Bachelor's Degree	27.4 /100 \| #200	Fair 36.9%
Master's Degree	53.6 /100 \| #171	Average 15.0%
Professional Degree	10.6 /100 \| #214	Poor 4.1%
Doctorate Degree	24.6 /100 \| #198	Fair 1.8%

Immigrants from Ghana Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Ghana residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.6%), percentage of males with a disability (10.9%), and percentage of population with a disability (11.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.3%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.9%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (24.5%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	71.2 /100 \| #153	Good 11.6%
Males	89.0 /100 \| #122	Excellent 10.9%
Females	42.5 /100 \| #177	Average 12.2%
Age \| Under 5 years	68.7 /100 \| #155	Good 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	1.7 /100 \| #249	Tragic 5.9%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	42.1 /100 \| #179	Average 6.6%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	7.8 /100 \| #224	Tragic 11.8%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	3.0 /100 \| #238	Tragic 24.5%
Age \| Over 75 years	19.1 /100 \| #205	Poor 47.7%
Vision	8.9 /100 \| #213	Tragic 2.2%
Hearing	99.8 /100 \| #24	Exceptional 2.6%
Cognitive	0.0 /100 \| #301	Tragic 18.3%
Ambulatory	41.2 /100 \| #184	Average 6.1%
Self-Care	14.7 /100 \| #199	Poor 2.5%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Ghana in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Ghana in the United States are:

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over

67.1%

(100.0/100)

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

22.3%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

28.6%

(99.9/100)

Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability

2.6%

(99.8/100)

Average Family Size

3.29

(98.1/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Ghana in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Ghana in the United States are:

Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available

83.4%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available

16.6%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24

11.9%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25

13.4%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available

47.4%

(0.0/100)

What is Immigrants from Ghana per capita income in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana per capita income in the United States is $41,131, which is tragic, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana median family income in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana median family income in the United States is $96,544, which is tragic, ranking it 221st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana median household income in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana median household income in the United States is $81,489, which is tragic, ranking it 221st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana median earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana median earnings in the United States is $45,641, which is fair, ranking it 206th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana median male earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana median male earnings in the United States is $51,836, which is tragic, ranking it 219th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana median female earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana median female earnings in the United States is $39,894, which is good, ranking it 166th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 22.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 56th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana poverty level in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana poverty level in the United States is 14.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 249th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana poverty level among families in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana poverty level among families in the United States is 10.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 257th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana poverty level among males in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana poverty level among males in the United States is 12.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana poverty level among females in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana poverty level among females in the United States is 15.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 248th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 251st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana poverty level among single males in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 238th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana poverty level among single females in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 219th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.9%, which is poor, ranking it 217th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 14.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 258th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana unemployment in the United States is 6.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 283rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana unemployment rate among males in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 280th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 277th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana percentage of family households in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana percentage of family households in the United States is 63.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 246th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana percentage of family households with children in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 61st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 41.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana average family size in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana average family size in the United States is 3.29, which is exceptional, ranking it 105th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana percentage of single father households in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 228th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana percentage of single mother households in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 302nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana percentage of population currently married in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana percentage of population currently married in the United States is 42.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 290th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.2%, which is poor, ranking it 208th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 34.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 235th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.6%, which is good, ranking it 153rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 122nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Ghana percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Ghana percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.2%, which is average, ranking it 177th out of 347 demographic groups.

Definitions

Social Index (Si) is a quantitative measure of societal well-being and progress based on various factors and indicators.

Social Index Explained

Social Index refers to a cumulative metric used to assess and measure the overall well-being or social standing of a specific demographic group within a society. It combines multiple factors such as income, poverty rates, family structure, education levels, employment and unemployment rates, rates of illegitimate childbirths, divorce rates, and other relevant social indicators. The purpose of a social index is to provide a comprehensive snapshot of the social conditions and quality of life within a particular group.

Social Index Calculation

The calculation of a social index involves assigning weights or scores to various social factors and then summing up these scores to obtain an overall composite score. These scores are then multiplied by their respective weights and summed up to calculate the overall social index score for the demographic group being assessed. The resulting score provides a quantitative measure of the group's social well-being, allowing for comparisons, tracking changes over time, and informing policy and decision-making processes.

What Can Social Index be Used For

A social index can be used for various purposes, including:

Assessing Social Well-being: The social index provides a quantitative measure of the overall well-being of a demographic group. It helps assess the social conditions, quality of life, and disparities within a population, allowing policymakers, researchers, and organizations to identify areas that require improvement or targeted interventions.
Policy Evaluation: The index can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of social policies and interventions. By tracking changes in the social index score over time, policymakers can assess the impact of specific initiatives and make data-driven decisions regarding resource allocation and policy adjustments.
Targeting Resources: The social index helps identify demographic groups or geographic regions that are facing greater social challenges or experiencing lower levels of well-being. It assists in targeting resources and interventions to address specific social issues, reduce disparities, and promote equitable development.
Comparing Demographic Groups: The social index allows for comparisons between different demographic groups or across different regions. It provides insights into the relative social standing or well-being of these groups, facilitating a deeper understanding of disparities and informing policy efforts to address them.
Advocacy and Awareness: The social index can be used as a tool for advocacy and raising awareness about social issues. By quantifying and visualizing social conditions, the index helps highlight areas of concern, draw attention to inequalities, and mobilize support for social change and policy reforms.
Monitoring Progress: The index serves as a benchmark for monitoring progress and evaluating the impact of social development initiatives. It enables stakeholders to track changes in social indicators, identify trends, and measure the effectiveness of interventions over time.
Academic and Research Purposes: The social index provides researchers with a comprehensive metric to study social phenomena and investigate the relationship between different social factors. It helps generate insights, support academic research, and contribute to the body of knowledge on social well-being and development.
Overall, the social index serves as a valuable tool for understanding, measuring, and addressing social challenges. It informs policy decisions, facilitates targeted interventions, and promotes a more holistic approach to social development and well-being.

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