Ghanaian vs Scandinavian Community Comparison
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Ghanaian
Scandinavian
Social Comparison
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Ghanaians
Scandinavians
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
7,944
SOCIAL INDEX
76.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
98th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Scandinavian Integration in Ghanaian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 174,255,498 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Scandinavians within Ghanaian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.027. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Ghanaians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.004% in Scandinavians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Ghanaians corresponds to a decrease of 3.5 Scandinavians.
Ghanaian vs Scandinavian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (22.3% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 30.3%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($90,137 compared to $95,596, a difference of 6.1%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($97,277 compared to $102,969, a difference of 5.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($46,440 compared to $46,433, a difference of 0.020%), householder income under 25 years ($52,594 compared to $52,654, a difference of 0.12%), and householder income over 65 years ($60,043 compared to $61,586, a difference of 2.6%).
Income Metric | Ghanaian | Scandinavian |
Per Capita Income | Poor $42,164 | Average $43,848 |
Median Family Income | Poor $98,877 | Good $104,410 |
Median Household Income | Fair $83,582 | Good $86,073 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,440 | Average $46,433 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,810 | Good $55,527 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,429 | Tragic $38,306 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,594 | Good $52,654 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $90,137 | Good $95,596 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Poor $97,277 | Good $102,969 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $60,043 | Good $61,586 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.3% | Tragic 29.1% |
Ghanaian vs Scandinavian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (14.0% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 43.3%), married-couple family poverty (5.7% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 38.2%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.4% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 36.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.3% compared to 13.1%, a difference of 1.1%), single mother poverty (29.4% compared to 28.9%, a difference of 1.5%), and single female poverty (21.6% compared to 21.1%, a difference of 2.3%).
Poverty Metric | Ghanaian | Scandinavian |
Poverty | Tragic 13.9% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Families | Tragic 10.3% | Exceptional 7.6% |
Males | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 10.1% |
Females | Tragic 14.7% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 20.8% | Fair 20.3% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.4% | Excellent 13.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.2% | Exceptional 15.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Exceptional 14.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.9% | Exceptional 14.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.5% | Exceptional 14.4% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.3% | Poor 13.1% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Average 21.1% |
Single Fathers | Poor 16.7% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Fair 29.4% | Good 28.9% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 4.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.4% | Exceptional 9.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.0% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.0% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Ghanaian vs Scandinavian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment (6.0% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 31.8%), female unemployment (5.9% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 30.2%), and male unemployment (6.1% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 29.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 7.8%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 9.5%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.2% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 10.6%).
Unemployment Metric | Ghanaian | Scandinavian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.0% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Males | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.3% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.8% | Exceptional 15.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.7% | Exceptional 9.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Exceptional 4.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.4% | Tragic 9.7% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Excellent 7.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.6% | Exceptional 8.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Ghanaian vs Scandinavian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.3% compared to 43.6%, a difference of 23.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (74.3% compared to 78.5%, a difference of 5.7%), and in labor force | age > 16 (67.1% compared to 65.0%, a difference of 3.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.0% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 0.010%), in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 84.9%, a difference of 0.26%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (80.1% compared to 79.7%, a difference of 0.48%).
Labor Participation Metric | Ghanaian | Scandinavian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.1% | Fair 65.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.1% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.3% | Exceptional 43.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 74.3% | Exceptional 78.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Excellent 84.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.4% | Fair 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.8% | Average 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 83.0% | Good 83.0% |
Ghanaian vs Scandinavian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 36.4%), married-couple households (42.2% compared to 49.6%, a difference of 17.3%), and currently married (42.9% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 15.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 1.7%), divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 1.7%), and family households with children (28.5% compared to 28.0%, a difference of 1.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Ghanaian | Scandinavian |
Family Households | Tragic 63.5% | Exceptional 65.0% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.5% | Exceptional 28.0% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 42.2% | Exceptional 49.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Tragic 3.14 |
Single Father Households | Poor 2.4% | Fair 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.9% | Exceptional 49.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Average 12.1% | Poor 12.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.3% | Exceptional 29.8% |
Ghanaian vs Scandinavian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 134.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.2% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 52.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 23.6%, a difference of 44.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (83.6% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 11.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (48.0% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 29.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 23.6%, a difference of 44.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Ghanaian | Scandinavian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 7.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 83.6% | Exceptional 93.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 48.0% | Exceptional 62.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 23.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.2% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Ghanaian vs Scandinavian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.6% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 70.5%), master's degree (15.5% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 8.2%), and college, under 1 year (63.9% compared to 67.7%, a difference of 5.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 0.050%), professional degree (4.3% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 0.29%), and nursery school (97.5% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 1.1%).
Education Level Metric | Ghanaian | Scandinavian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.6% | Exceptional 1.5% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Exceptional 98.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.4% | Exceptional 98.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Exceptional 98.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Exceptional 98.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Exceptional 98.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Exceptional 98.2% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Exceptional 98.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Exceptional 97.4% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Exceptional 97.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Exceptional 96.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Exceptional 95.6% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Exceptional 94.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.0% | Exceptional 93.2% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.7% | Exceptional 91.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.3% | Exceptional 87.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 63.9% | Exceptional 67.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.4% | Excellent 61.0% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 45.8% | Good 46.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.0% | Average 37.5% |
Master's Degree | Good 15.5% | Fair 14.4% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Fair 4.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Average 1.8% |
Ghanaian vs Scandinavian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.5% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 41.5%), disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 27.8%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.6% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 16.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (5.8% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 1.5%), ambulatory disability (6.0% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 1.5%), and disability age 35 to 64 (11.7% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 1.8%).
Disability Metric | Ghanaian | Scandinavian |
Disability | Excellent 11.5% | Tragic 12.4% |
Males | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 12.3% |
Females | Good 12.1% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Tragic 1.5% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.7% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.1% | Average 23.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.5% | Exceptional 46.6% |
Vision | Fair 2.2% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Tragic 3.6% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.3% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.0% | Average 6.1% |
Self-Care | Average 2.5% | Exceptional 2.4% |