Immigrants vs Ghanaian Community Comparison
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Immigrants
Ghanaians
3,042
SOCIAL INDEX
28.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
235th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
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Ghanaian Integration in Immigrants Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 190,723,379 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Ghanaians within Immigrant communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.237. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Immigrants within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.003% in Ghanaians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Immigrants corresponds to an increase of 3.1 Ghanaians.
Immigrants vs Ghanaian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Immigrants and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (25.1% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 12.5%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($94,423 compared to $90,137, a difference of 4.8%), and median female earnings ($39,328 compared to $40,429, a difference of 2.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($46,478 compared to $46,440, a difference of 0.080%), householder income over 65 years ($59,656 compared to $60,043, a difference of 0.65%), and householder income under 25 years ($53,201 compared to $52,594, a difference of 1.2%).
Income Metric | Immigrants | Ghanaian |
Per Capita Income | Fair $43,010 | Poor $42,164 |
Median Family Income | Fair $100,962 | Poor $98,877 |
Median Household Income | Good $85,818 | Fair $83,582 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,478 | Average $46,440 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,168 | Poor $52,810 |
Median Female Earnings | Fair $39,328 | Excellent $40,429 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,201 | Good $52,594 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Average $94,423 | Tragic $90,137 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Average $99,943 | Poor $97,277 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $59,656 | Fair $60,043 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 25.1% | Exceptional 22.3% |
Immigrants vs Ghanaian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Immigrants and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.3% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 7.4%), receiving food stamps (13.0% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 7.3%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (17.6% compared to 18.9%, a difference of 7.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.9% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 0.10%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.4% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 0.28%), and single female poverty (21.4% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 0.63%).
Poverty Metric | Immigrants | Ghanaian |
Poverty | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Tragic 10.0% | Tragic 10.3% |
Males | Tragic 12.0% | Tragic 12.7% |
Females | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 14.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.3% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Poor 14.0% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 18.2% | Tragic 19.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 17.5% | Tragic 18.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Tragic 18.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 17.7% | Tragic 18.5% |
Single Males | Good 12.7% | Tragic 13.3% |
Single Females | Fair 21.4% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 15.9% | Poor 16.7% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.7% | Fair 29.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 12.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 14.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 14.0% |
Immigrants vs Ghanaian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Immigrants and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.6% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 10.2%), male unemployment (5.5% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 10.1%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (12.1% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 9.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.0%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 0.43%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.1% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 1.6%).
Unemployment Metric | Immigrants | Ghanaian |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 6.0% |
Males | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 6.1% |
Females | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 19.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 11.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 6.9% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.7% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.7% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Fair 7.8% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Fair 9.1% | Tragic 9.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.2% |
Immigrants vs Ghanaian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Immigrants and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (65.4% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 2.7%), in labor force | age 16-19 (34.6% compared to 35.3%, a difference of 2.3%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.1% compared to 85.4%, a difference of 1.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (74.1% compared to 74.3%, a difference of 0.22%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.9% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.93%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.1% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 1.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | Immigrants | Ghanaian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Excellent 65.4% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.2% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.6% | Tragic 35.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 74.1% | Tragic 74.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.1% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.7% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.1% | Good 83.0% |
Immigrants vs Ghanaian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Immigrants and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.8% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 14.6%), married-couple households (46.3% compared to 42.2%, a difference of 9.7%), and currently married (45.8% compared to 42.9%, a difference of 6.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.33 compared to 3.29, a difference of 1.4%), single father households (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 1.4%), and family households with children (28.9% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 1.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Immigrants | Ghanaian |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.1% | Tragic 63.5% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.9% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.3% | Tragic 42.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.33 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 6.8% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Poor 45.8% | Tragic 42.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.8% | Average 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Fair 32.7% | Tragic 34.3% |
Immigrants vs Ghanaian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Immigrants and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.7% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 41.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.8% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 29.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.0% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 22.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.1% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 7.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (54.7% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 14.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.0% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 22.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Immigrants | Ghanaian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.7% | Tragic 16.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Good 90.1% | Tragic 83.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Fair 54.7% | Tragic 48.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 20.0% | Tragic 16.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 6.8% | Tragic 5.2% |
Immigrants vs Ghanaian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Immigrants and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.8% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 9.0%), master's degree (14.6% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 6.0%), and bachelor's degree (36.7% compared to 38.0%, a difference of 3.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.2% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.24%), kindergarten (97.2% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.24%), and 1st grade (97.2% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.25%).
Education Level Metric | Immigrants | Ghanaian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.7% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.6% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 92.5% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 91.0% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 89.7% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 88.2% | Tragic 90.0% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 85.8% | Tragic 87.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.6% | Tragic 84.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 62.5% | Poor 63.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 57.0% | Fair 58.4% |
Associate's Degree | Poor 44.5% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Fair 36.7% | Average 38.0% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.6% | Good 15.5% |
Professional Degree | Average 4.4% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Average 1.8% |
Immigrants vs Ghanaian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Immigrants and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.8% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 11.3%), disability age 35 to 64 (10.7% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 9.0%), and disability age 5 to 17 (5.4% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 8.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male disability (10.8% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 0.14%), vision disability (2.2% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 0.17%), and disability age over 75 (48.2% compared to 47.5%, a difference of 1.3%).
Disability Metric | Immigrants | Ghanaian |
Disability | Exceptional 11.3% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Exceptional 10.8% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.7% | Good 12.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.4% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.2% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Poor 11.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 23.7% | Poor 24.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.2% | Fair 47.5% |
Vision | Fair 2.2% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Good 17.2% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Excellent 6.0% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Poor 2.5% | Average 2.5% |