Ghanaian vs Subsaharan African Community Comparison
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Ghanaian
Subsaharan African
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Ghanaians
Sub-Saharan Africans
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
977
SOCIAL INDEX
7.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
330th/ 347
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Subsaharan African Integration in Ghanaian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 190,705,349 people shows a substantial positive correlation between the proportion of Sub-Saharan Africans within Ghanaian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.540. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Ghanaians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.896% in Sub-Saharan Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Ghanaians corresponds to an increase of 895.6 Sub-Saharan Africans.
Ghanaian vs Subsaharan African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in householder income under 25 years ($52,594 compared to $48,691, a difference of 8.0%), median household income ($83,582 compared to $77,631, a difference of 7.7%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($97,277 compared to $90,691, a difference of 7.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (22.3% compared to 22.8%, a difference of 2.2%), median male earnings ($52,810 compared to $50,408, a difference of 4.8%), and per capita income ($42,164 compared to $40,152, a difference of 5.0%).
Income Metric | Ghanaian | Subsaharan African |
Per Capita Income | Poor $42,164 | Tragic $40,152 |
Median Family Income | Poor $98,877 | Tragic $93,748 |
Median Household Income | Fair $83,582 | Tragic $77,631 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,440 | Tragic $44,118 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,810 | Tragic $50,408 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,429 | Tragic $38,391 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,594 | Tragic $48,691 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $90,137 | Tragic $84,235 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Poor $97,277 | Tragic $90,691 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $60,043 | Tragic $56,615 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.3% | Exceptional 22.8% |
Ghanaian vs Subsaharan African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in child poverty among girls under 16 (18.5% compared to 20.1%, a difference of 8.8%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (14.4% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 8.4%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (19.2% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 8.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (14.0% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 0.98%), married-couple family poverty (5.7% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 1.1%), and single father poverty (16.7% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 1.5%).
Poverty Metric | Ghanaian | Subsaharan African |
Poverty | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 14.5% |
Families | Tragic 10.3% | Tragic 10.9% |
Males | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 20.8% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 15.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.2% | Tragic 20.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 19.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.9% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.5% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 13.7% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Tragic 23.2% |
Single Fathers | Poor 16.7% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Fair 29.4% | Tragic 31.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 12.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 14.1% |
Ghanaian vs Subsaharan African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.4% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 9.7%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.3% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 6.3%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (11.7% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 6.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.2% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 0.070%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.0% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 0.18%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.75%).
Unemployment Metric | Ghanaian | Subsaharan African |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 6.0% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.7% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 18.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.7% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Poor 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.4% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.6% | Tragic 10.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.2% |
Ghanaian vs Subsaharan African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.3% compared to 38.4%, a difference of 8.7%), in labor force | age 20-24 (74.3% compared to 75.7%, a difference of 1.8%), and in labor force | age > 16 (67.1% compared to 66.2%, a difference of 1.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.43%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.8% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.94%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (80.1% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 1.0%).
Labor Participation Metric | Ghanaian | Subsaharan African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.1% | Exceptional 66.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.1% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.3% | Exceptional 38.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 74.3% | Exceptional 75.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Poor 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.4% | Poor 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.8% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 83.0% | Tragic 82.0% |
Ghanaian vs Subsaharan African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (34.3% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 7.0%), divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 5.5%), and family households with children (28.5% compared to 27.6%, a difference of 3.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother households (7.8% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 0.51%), currently married (42.9% compared to 42.6%, a difference of 0.81%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.89%).
Family Structure Metric | Ghanaian | Subsaharan African |
Family Households | Tragic 63.5% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.5% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 42.2% | Tragic 41.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Poor 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.9% | Tragic 42.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Average 12.1% | Tragic 12.7% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.3% | Tragic 36.7% |
Ghanaian vs Subsaharan African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 34.7%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 9.2%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (5.2% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 8.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (83.6% compared to 87.9%, a difference of 5.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (48.0% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 8.2%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (5.2% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 8.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Ghanaian | Subsaharan African |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 12.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 83.6% | Tragic 87.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 48.0% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 17.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.7% |
Ghanaian vs Subsaharan African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.6% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 11.1%), master's degree (15.5% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 9.0%), and bachelor's degree (38.0% compared to 35.8%, a difference of 6.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ged/equivalency (84.3% compared to 84.2%, a difference of 0.070%), 12th grade, no diploma (90.0% compared to 90.1%, a difference of 0.11%), and nursery school (97.5% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.26%).
Education Level Metric | Ghanaian | Subsaharan African |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Tragic 95.3% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Tragic 91.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.0% | Tragic 90.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.7% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.3% | Tragic 84.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 63.9% | Tragic 63.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.4% | Tragic 57.3% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 45.8% | Tragic 43.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.0% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Good 15.5% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Fair 1.8% |
Ghanaian vs Subsaharan African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.5% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 13.0%), male disability (10.8% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 8.9%), and disability age 35 to 64 (11.7% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 8.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (47.5% compared to 48.2%, a difference of 1.4%), cognitive disability (18.3% compared to 18.5%, a difference of 1.4%), and self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 3.3%).
Disability Metric | Ghanaian | Subsaharan African |
Disability | Excellent 11.5% | Tragic 12.3% |
Males | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Good 12.1% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.7% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.1% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.5% | Tragic 48.2% |
Vision | Fair 2.2% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 18.5% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.0% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Average 2.5% | Tragic 2.6% |